Food Rescue in Barcelona

Work with local volunteer teams in Barcelona on this project, which addresses the contradicting issues of food waste and food shortage. Did you know that 262,000 tons of food are wasted annually in Catalonia? Food waste occurs throughout the food industry, with 40% wasted in production, 5% in distribution, 40% in homes, and 15% in the restaurant sector. This is where you can make a difference! Volunteer at a network of centers collecting excess food from local restaurants, supermarkets, and cafes. What to expect: • Collect perishable food from supermarkets and donations. • Prepare breakfast, lunch, or dinner and serve meals to homeless people. • Assist with loading, unloading, organizing, and the quality control of food donations. • Treat food for freezing and future cooking. • Cook special recipes to maximize the potential of each food item and create quality meals for distribution. Daily tasks: • Pick up food from restaurants, cafes, and supermarkets. • Prepare and serve meals. • Assist with storing and organizing food donations. • Perform quality checks on collected food. • Hand out meal boxes to families, the elderly, and the homeless.