Post-Easter food sharing available in Polish cities

Following Easter many Polish households are left with a large food surplus which, in many cases, sadly ends up in a bin. Yet, it does not have to be like that if you make an effort and provide your Easter leftovers to one of several food sharing facilities in Polish cities.

Easter breakfast for the lonely and those in need. Up to 800 residents could sit together at shared tables in the Expo Hall, while holiday food packages were prepared for another 200 people and will be delivered to their homes. In a dedicated frame: “Jadłodzielnia” – a special fridge and cupboard where food can be left for those in need.

Photo: PAP/Marian Zubrzycki; Albert Zawada

“These points are becoming increasingly common across Poland, and you can find their locations on your local City Hall website,” says Aleksandra Myczkowska of ecoekonomia.pl, a platform focused on eco-friendly business.

“It’s really worthwhile to bring food there. Of course, only donate items you would eat yourself - those that are still edible and fresh enough for someone else,” she adds.

After every Easter and Christmas, Poles are encouraged to donate leftover food as part of a nationwide effort to reduce food waste.

Around this time of year, grassroots food-sharing points - often referred to as "community fridges" - spring up in major cities, quickly filling with fresh, unexpired food donated by individuals and restaurants.

Food-sharing points, known in Poland as "community fridges," are set up to help those in need and to reduce food waste (photo: PAP/Albert Zawada)

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