Essen für Alle is a Swiss NGO whose name translates to Food for All. Every Saturday, thanks to a comprehensive network of partners, volunteers, and donors, it distributes 18 tons of food and essentials to people in need. Credit: iStock If you’ve ever volunteered to help in a crisis, then you know how beneficial your support can be to the welfare of others and how important a smooth operation is to the mission’s success. Essen für Alle , based in Switzerland, is a non-governmental organization (NGO) that relies solely on volunteers’ time, talent, and generosity to assist people in need, regardless of their residency or financial status. The organization’s volunteers are energized by fostering social welfare with a sustainable approach that turns food surplus into a donation for hungry people in their communities. A mission to prevent rampant food waste and ease financial vulnerability In 2020, as Covid-19 forced the closure of state facilities, Switzerland witnessed a distressing situation where numerous individuals faced food insecurity while an alarming amount of food was being wasted across the country. That’s when Essen für Alle emerged in Zurich to address two of Switzerland’s social challenges: rampant food waste and escalating financial vulnerability. […]