HQ Function

Serves as the central hub for all administrative operations, volunteer coordination, reception and quality control of donated food, extensive warehousing (including cold storage), food classification, and the logistical planning and execution of food distribution to partner charities across the Madrid region.

Notable Features:

The headquarters is primarily a large-scale, functional warehouse complex equipped with industrial shelving, refrigerated and frozen storage units, dedicated sorting and packaging areas, loading docks for trucks, and adjacent administrative offices. The emphasis is on operational efficiency and food safety.

Work Culture:

The work culture at Fundación Banco de Alimentos de Madrid is deeply mission-driven, characterized by a strong sense of solidarity, collaboration, and dedication from both its paid staff and a large, committed base of regular volunteers. There is a focus on efficiency, transparency, and compassionate service to the community.

HQ Significance:

The headquarters is the nerve center of the foundation's operations. Its capacity and logistical capabilities are critical for managing the millions of kilograms of food handled annually, enabling the foundation to provide essential aid to hundreds of thousands of beneficiaries in Madrid. It symbolizes the community's collective effort against hunger.

Values Reflected in HQ: The headquarters reflects the foundation's core values of efficiency in resource management, solidarity with those in need, commitment to reducing food waste, transparency in operations, and the power of community collaboration.

Location:

Fundación Banco de Alimentos de Madrid primarily focuses its direct operations within the Community of Madrid, Spain. However, it is an active member of the Federación Española de Bancos de Alimentos (FESBAL), which unites 54 food banks across Spain. FESBAL, in turn, is part of the European Food Banks Federation (FEBA) and The Global FoodBanking Network (GFN). Through these affiliations, Fundación Banco de Alimentos de Madrid participates in a broader national and international movement. This involvement allows for the exchange of best practices, access to shared resources and potential international food aid, advocacy on a larger scale, and contributes to global efforts to combat hunger and food waste by supporting the food banking model worldwide.

Street Address:

Carretera de Colmenar Viejo, Km. 13,600 (Antigua Ctra. de Francia – Vía de Servicio), Colegio San Fernando

City:

Madrid

State/Province:

Comunidad de Madrid

Country:

Spain