Swiss group turns rescued food into meals for millions and community bonds
A Swiss organisation is calling for a shift in how society views food waste. Feedback, a group focused on reducing waste, believes more can be done to help people in need. Their efforts last year alone provided rescued food to 2.1 million individuals across the country.
The group operates through initiatives like Foodsave, which collects surplus food and distributes it. Over 168 drop-off points exist, but the organisation insists even more could be achieved with increased product donations. Currently, only around 5 percent of avoidable food waste is being cut.
One of their key projects, Tischlein deck dich, does more than just provide meals. It also serves as a social hub where people gather and connect. Despite these successes, Feedback highlights that nearly a third of Switzerland’s food waste still happens in households. The federal government has set a target to reduce food waste by 25 percent. Feedback aims to contribute by rescuing even more food this year than before.
With stronger public support and more donations, the organisation could reach additional people in need. Their work already demonstrates how rescued food can address both waste and social isolation. The next steps depend on expanding existing networks and changing habits at home.
