The Food Bank warns of the consolidation of new forms of poverty in Girona

The organization supported over 27,000 people in 2025 and calls for structural solutions to precariousness.

Generic image of basic food products in a warehouse.
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Generic image of basic food products in a warehouse.

The Food Bank of the Girona region has presented its annual report, warning that vulnerability has become a structural reality affecting a wide range of social profiles.

During 2025, the organization provided support to 27,021 people through 89 social entities in the area. The foundation emphasizes that current poverty can no longer be defined solely by a lack of income, but is closely linked to rising housing costs, job precariousness, and mental health issues.
The entity managed over two million kilograms of food, with an estimated value exceeding 6.4 million euros. This volume was achieved through food recovery, collaboration with 103 agri-food companies, and the recovery of supermarket surplus, which reached a record high of nearly 600,000 kilograms.
The management model is undergoing a transformation towards more preventive and awareness-raising actions. Initiatives like the Bon Profit! project seek to reduce food waste and promote responsible habits, while the 2025 Gran Recapte collected over 153,000 kilograms of food with the support of volunteers and institutions.