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Food Rescue in Athens

by: ImpacTrip

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Join this volunteer program in Athens and work with food rescue organizations, shelters, and soup kitchens to help deliver nutritious meals to individuals and families. Together, we can reduce food waste and make a lasting difference in local communities. You will work alongside food rescue organisations, including shelters and community kitchens, to ensure nutritious meals reach beneficiaries. What to expect? • Help redistribute food to those in need. • Work alongside local volunteer teams to ensure food reaches the people who need it most. • Assist in collecting, packing, storing, and distributing food donations. Daily tasks: • Help sort and organize food into meal boxes. • Participate in collecting surplus food, mainly from markets, to be distributed to beneficiaries. • Help organize containers, wash and dry equipment, and store food in fridges and freezers. • Organize and prepare meal boxes for distribution to families and beneficiaries. • Ensure quality by carrying out checks on meals and packaging. • Confirm the list of beneficiaries and distribute food to individuals and families in need.

Program Highlights

Help fight food waste and hunger by contributing to a more sustainable and compassionate community in Athens.

Develop skills in food management, logistics, and community support while working with a passionate team.

Experience the culture of Athens during excursions and trips or simply on days hanging out with the locals.

Make a tangible difference in the lives of people facing food insecurity.

Benefit from various program inclusions, such as airport pick-up, accommodation, three meals a day, and more!

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Athens, Greece
Starts At: $300-600
Availability
Year(s) Offered: 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029Duration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 3-6 Months
  • 9-12 Weeks
  • Summer
  • Alternative Spring Break
  • Winter
Age Requirement: 18+
Types & Subjects
Causes:
  • Community Centers
  • Nutrition
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Last Updated: Mar 11, 2026

Program Details

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Locations

  • Athens, Greece

Types and Subjects

  • Causes
  • Community Centers
  • Nutrition

Availability

Years Offered: 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029

Duration:
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 5-8 Weeks
  • 3-6 Months
  • 9-12 Weeks
  • Summer
  • Alternative Spring Break
  • Winter

Age Requirement

18+

Guidelines

All Nationalities

This Program is also open to Families, Group

Starts At

$300-600

Program Cost Includes

  • Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • Weekend Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • In-Country Orientation
  • Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
  • Some Program Activity Costs
  • Airport Transfer (Pick-Up)
  • Wifi Costs
  • Cultural Training / Program / Orientation
  • On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
  • Emergency Support

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory
  • Group living
  • Other

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Online Application

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