Maisto bankas
In 2020 „Maisto bankas" rescued 5307 tons of edible food, which otherwise would have gone to landfill. Food waste is a major ecological issue. About 25 percent of …
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In 2020 „Maisto bankas" rescued 5307 tons of edible food, which otherwise would have gone to landfill. Food waste is a major ecological issue. About 25 percent of global greenhouse gas emission is generated by the food supply chain. One third of all the food produced for human consumption is wasted. Which means that food, that has already caused a negative impact on planet earth, is discarded. On the other hand, 20 percent of lithuanian population suffers food insufficiency. By saving food „Maisto bankas" solves two problems - ecological and social. "Maisto bankas" is the largest and most recognizable Lithuanian charity, working in collaboration with 600 local organizations operating in 81 Lithuanian cities and towns. Every fifth family in Lithuania …
Mission
In 2020 „Maisto bankas" rescued 5307 tons of edible food, which otherwise would have gone to landfill. Food waste is a major ecological issue. About 25 percent of global greenhouse gas emission is generated by the food supply chain. One third of all the food produced for human consumption is wasted. Which means that food, that has already caused a negative impact on planet earth, is discarded. On the other hand, 20 percent of lithuanian population suffers food insufficiency. By saving food „Maisto bankas" solves two problems - ecological and social. "Maisto bankas" is the largest and most recognizable Lithuanian charity, working in collaboration with 600 local organizations operating in 81 Lithuanian cities and towns. Every fifth family in Lithuania faces an unpleasant dilemma every week - to allocate their very limited family budget for food or other necessities - medicines or after-school activities for children. We work hard to ensure that families do not face such choice and as less as possible would go to sleep hungry. Maisto bankas has resources to reach only 1/3 of all people in need. We struggle to support living in distant regions. Therefore we sincerely ask you to donate to Maisto bankas. With the donation of 1 Euro we can provide 15 meals, so even small gifts of funds matter. Sincere thanks for your kindness!
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMaisto bankas is a registered environment nonprofit based in Vilnius, Lithuania. It is registered with the official charity registry of Lithuania. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 30/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Maisto bankas has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30/100. 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 30 ('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 environment charities in Lithuania is 30/100.
Maisto bankas is located in Vilnius, Lithuania. Its registered address is Vytenio g. 54.
Maisto bankas is classified as an Environment organization, registered in Lithuania.
According to GiveRadar's records, Maisto bankas is a registered nonprofit in Lithuania. 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.
In 2020 „Maisto bankas" rescued 5307 tons of edible food, which otherwise would have gone to landfill. Food waste is a major ecological issue. About 25 percent of global greenhouse gas emission is generated by the food supply chain. One third of all the food produced for human consumption is wasted. Which means that food, that has already caused a negative impact on planet earth, is discarded. On the other hand, 20 percent of lithuanian population suffers food insufficiency. By saving food „Maisto bankas" solves two problems - ecological and social. "Maisto bankas" is the largest and most recognizable Lithuanian charity, working in collaboration with 600 local organizations operating in... Maisto bankas is classified as an environment organization registered in Lithuania.
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Lithuania under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Maisto bankas is in Lithuania (EU/EEA). Dutch donors may be eligible for deductibility if the charity is recognized under the Dutch ANBI cross-EU equivalence rules. Check the Belastingdienst ANBI register or consult a Dutch tax advisor.
Maisto bankas is registered in Lithuania. 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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„Maisto bankui“ 25-eri: nuo kelių žmonių idėjos iki visos Lietuvos gerumo judėjimo - Voruta
TV3 Žinios. Sukaupėte tuščių stiklainių? „Maisto bankas“ siūlo išeitį, kaip juos panaudoti prasmingai - tv3.lt
Palanga skyrė finansavimą „Maisto bankui“: pagalba pasieks krizėje atsidūrusius gyventojus - Laikas.lt
„Maisto bankui“ 25-eri: nuo kelių žmonių idėjos iki visos Lietuvos gerumo judėjimo - Jonavos žinios
„Maisto banko“ vadovas: įstatymų pataisos turėtų skatinti verslą maistą atiduoti labdarai - tv3.lt
Pasirašyta pagalbos sutartis su labdaros ir paramos fondu „Maisto bankas“ - musukretinga.lt
Pasirašyta pagalbos sutartis su labdaros ir paramos fondu „Maisto bankas“ - Kretingos rajono savivaldybė
„Lidl“ sieks perpus sumažinti maisto atliekų kiekį - Delfi
Per „Maisto banko“ akciją paaukota daugiau kaip 316 tūkst. produktų - LRT
40-oji „Maisto banko“ akcija – gyventojai kviečiami aukoti visoje Lietuvoje - Kas vyksta Kaune
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Headquarters address · On file
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Financial dataNo annual financial filings on file
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Government registrationNo public registry ID
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Direct contactNo email or phone published
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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
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Founding dateYear founded not on file
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Quick facts about Maisto bankas
- What is Maisto bankas?
- Maisto bankas is a environment nonprofit organization based in Vilnius, Lithuania. In 2020 „Maisto bankas" rescued 5307 tons of edible food, which otherwise would have gone to landfill. Food waste is a major ecological issue. About 25 percent of global greenhouse gas emission is generated by the food supply chain. One third of all the food produced for human consumption is wasted. Which means that food, that has already caused a negative impact on planet earth, is discarded. On the other hand, 20 percent of lithuanian population suffers food insufficiency. By saving food „Maisto bankas" solves two problems - ecological and social. "Maisto bankas" is the largest and most recognizable Lithuanian charity, working in collaboration with 600 local organizations operating in 81 Lithuanian cities and towns. Every fifth family in Lithuania faces an unpleasant dilemma every week - to allocate their very limited family budget for food or other necessities - medicines or after-school activities for children. We work hard to ensure that families do not face such choice and as less as possible would go to sleep hungry. Maisto bankas has resources to reach only 1/3 of all people in need. We struggle to support living in distant regions. Therefore we sincerely ask you to donate to Maisto bankas. With the donation of 1 Euro we can provide 15 meals, so even small gifts of funds matter. Sincere thanks for your kindness!
- Where is Maisto bankas located?
- Headquartered in Vilnius, Lithuania.
- Is Maisto bankas trustworthy?
- Maisto bankas has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 30 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 Maisto bankas's website?
- https://www.maistobankas.lt/
- Are donations to Maisto bankas tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Lithuania 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.