Egyptian Food Bank
Major Egyptian NGO collecting and distributing food to alleviate hunger among vulnerable communities
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The Egyptian Food Bank is one of Egypt's largest food security organizations, working to reduce hunger by collecting food donations from individuals, companies, and institutions and distributing them to families in need. The organization operates across Egypt through a broad network of partner NGOs, mosques, churches, and volunteers to reach the most vulnerable populations. It also runs nutritional programs and provides emergency food relief during crises.
Mission
To secure healthy and nutritious food for those suffering from hunger in Egypt, eliminating food insecurity through large-scale collection and distribution.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereFounding story
· Founding, renaming & milestonesThe Egyptian Food Bank (EFB) was founded in 2006 by a group of businessmen and is registered with the Ministry of Social Solidarity (registration 562) as a non-profit fighting hunger across Egypt through a network of partner NGOs.
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- GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any charities in Egypt - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Egypt data
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyEgyptian Food Bank is a human services nonprofit based in Cairo, Egypt. GiveRadar lists it from public charity directories and does not hold an official government registration record for it. It was founded in 2006 and has been operating for 20 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 34/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate.
Egyptian Food Bank has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 34/100. 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 34 ('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 human services charities in Egypt is 34/100.
Egyptian Food Bank is located in Cairo, Egypt. The organization was established in 2006 and has been active for 20 years.
Egyptian Food Bank is classified as a Human Services organization, based in Egypt.
Egyptian Food Bank is listed in GiveRadar's directory of Egypt 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.
The Egyptian Food Bank is one of Egypt's largest food security organizations, working to reduce hunger by collecting food donations from individuals, companies, and institutions and distributing them to families in need. The organization operates across Egypt through a broad network of partner NGOs, mosques, churches, and volunteers to reach the most vulnerable populations. It also runs nutritional programs and provides emergency food relief during crises. Egyptian Food Bank is a human services organization based in Egypt. The organization was founded in 2006.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Egypt under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
Egyptian Food Bank is listed in Egypt. 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.
Egyptian Food Bank is listed in Egypt. 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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Egyptian Food Bank Expands Food Support Through New Partnership with Rani Juice – Egypt - بوابة الاقتصاد
Orascom Development Partners with Egyptian Food Bank to Distribute 5,000 Ramadan Food Boxes - followict
From Cairo to Aswan, Egyptian Food Bank Partners with 4,000 NGOs to Ensure Food Security for the Most Vulnerable Families during Ramadan - أصول مصر
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Founding date · 2006
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Financial dataNo annual financial filings on file
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Named leadershipBoard and officer list not yet indexed
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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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Tax-deductibilityNot verified
Methodology
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Quick facts about Egyptian Food Bank
- What is Egyptian Food Bank?
- Egyptian Food Bank is a human services nonprofit organization based in Cairo, Egypt. The Egyptian Food Bank is one of Egypt's largest food security organizations, working to reduce hunger by collecting food donations from individuals, companies, and institutions and distributing them to families in need. The organization operates across Egypt through a broad network of partner NGOs, mosques, churches, and volunteers to reach the most vulnerable populations. It also runs nutritional programs and provides emergency food relief during crises.
- When was Egyptian Food Bank founded?
- Egyptian Food Bank was founded in 2006.
- Where is Egyptian Food Bank located?
- Headquartered in Cairo, Egypt.
- Is Egyptian Food Bank trustworthy?
- Egyptian Food Bank has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 34 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 Egyptian Food Bank's website?
- https://www.efb.eg/
- Are donations to Egyptian Food Bank tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Egypt 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.