FoodBlessed
MISSION - To unite and nourish communities across Lebanon through the power of food, social responsibility and volunteerism. VISION - Create a community which works towards making sure …
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MISSION - To unite and nourish communities across Lebanon through the power of food, social responsibility and volunteerism. VISION - Create a community which works towards making sure that the food insecure, hungry and homeless don't end up sleeping on an empty belly or feeling ostracized; that good food, which is usually wasted, doesn't end up in bins but rather in bellies; and that community members are given the opportunity to better serve their communities. VALUES - FoodBlessed firmly believes that food is a vital tool to supporting local communities, bringing people together and connecting us as human beings. That is why in addition to feeding empty bellies, they also use food to build communities, tackle loneliness and provide spaces …
Mission
MISSION - To unite and nourish communities across Lebanon through the power of food, social responsibility and volunteerism. VISION - Create a community which works towards making sure that the food insecure, hungry and homeless don't end up sleeping on an empty belly or feeling ostracized; that good food, which is usually wasted, doesn't end up in bins but rather in bellies; and that community members are given the opportunity to better serve their communities. VALUES - FoodBlessed firmly believes that food is a vital tool to supporting local communities, bringing people together and connecting us as human beings. That is why in addition to feeding empty bellies, they also use food to build communities, tackle loneliness and provide spaces for people from different backgrounds and walks of life to meet, share, and to make friends. That's why: -We put people at the heart of what we do. -We are inclusive and welcome everyone. By using inclusive language, we demonstrate respect in both our workplaces and in developing and delivering policies, programs, and services for people in need across Lebanon regardless of their sexual orientation and gender identity, because at the end of the day we're all human beings and we deserve to be acknowledged for being just, above anything else. -We stimulate discussions; we create connections; we build communities. -We establish long-term and rewarding relationships with our guests, our volunteers, our partners, our suppliers, our supporters and our volunteers. -We make use of resources that already exist. -We work on rebuilding the dignity of those in need and restoring their confidence in their community. Instead of lining up for food, like in most soup kitchens, our guests are invited to sit down at our table where they are served their food by our Hunger Heroes. -We nurture our planet; we collect surplus food; we use spare local kitchens; we support communities to access available resources. We're innovative with what alrea
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· Founding, renaming & milestonesFoodBlessed is a Lebanese hunger-relief initiative based in Beirut that unites and nourishes communities across Lebanon through food, social responsibility and volunteerism. It recovers surplus food from events, organizes food drives and fundraisers, and distributes meals to people facing food …
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- Its integrity score of 32 is below most of the 121 advocacy & civil rights charities in Lebanon GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its financial disclosures and its governance. Explore Lebanon data
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyFoodBlessed is an advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Beirut, Lebanon. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 32/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
FoodBlessed has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 32 ('Limited data available') reflects limited public data, not concerns about the organization. This is common for smaller, newer, or non-US charities that file fewer public records. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in Lebanon is 41/100.
FoodBlessed is located in Beirut, Lebanon.
FoodBlessed is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, based in Lebanon.
FoodBlessed is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Lebanon nonprofits, compiled from public charity directories. GiveRadar does not hold an official government registration record for it, so confirm its registration status directly before giving. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
MISSION - To unite and nourish communities across Lebanon through the power of food, social responsibility and volunteerism. VISION - Create a community which works towards making sure that the food insecure, hungry and homeless don't end up sleeping on an empty belly or feeling ostracized; that good food, which is usually wasted, doesn't end up in bins but rather in bellies; and that community members are given the opportunity to better serve their communities. VALUES - FoodBlessed firmly believes that food is a vital tool to supporting local communities, bringing people together and connecting us as human beings. That is why in addition to feeding empty bellies, they also... FoodBlessed is an advocacy & civil rights organization based in Lebanon.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Lebanon under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
FoodBlessed is listed in Lebanon. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
FoodBlessed is listed in Lebanon. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Quick facts about FoodBlessed
- What is FoodBlessed?
- FoodBlessed is a advocacy & civil rights nonprofit organization based in Beirut, Lebanon. MISSION - To unite and nourish communities across Lebanon through the power of food, social responsibility and volunteerism. VISION - Create a community which works towards making sure that the food insecure, hungry and homeless don't end up sleeping on an empty belly or feeling ostracized; that good food, which is usually wasted, doesn't end up in bins but rather in bellies; and that community members are given the opportunity to better serve their communities. VALUES - FoodBlessed firmly believes that food is a vital tool to supporting local communities, bringing people together and connecting us as human beings. That is why in addition to feeding empty bellies, they also use food to build communities, tackle loneliness and provide spaces for people from different backgrounds and walks of life to meet, share, and to make friends. That's why: -We put people at the heart of what we do. -We are inclusive and welcome everyone. By using inclusive language, we demonstrate respect in both our workplaces and in developing and delivering policies, programs, and services for people in need across Lebanon regardless of their sexual orientation and gender identity, because at the end of the day we're all human beings and we deserve to be acknowledged for being just, above anything else. -We stimulate discussions; we create connections; we build communities. -We establish long-term and rewarding relationships with our guests, our volunteers, our partners, our suppliers, our supporters and our volunteers. -We make use of resources that already exist. -We work on rebuilding the dignity of those in need and restoring their confidence in their community. Instead of lining up for food, like in most soup kitchens, our guests are invited to sit down at our table where they are served their food by our Hunger Heroes. -We nurture our planet; we collect surplus food; we use spare local kitchens; we support communities to access available resources. We're innovative with what alrea
- Where is FoodBlessed located?
- Headquartered in Beirut, Lebanon.
- Is FoodBlessed trustworthy?
- FoodBlessed has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 32 out of 100 (Limited data available). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is FoodBlessed's website?
- https://www.foodblessed.org
- Are donations to FoodBlessed tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Lebanon under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.