Food recovery and food redistribution in Italy

M. Rombach, F. Ricchieri, V. Bitsch

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Abstract

The study investigates the operation of the Italian food bank with respect to supply, logistics, and redistribution. In addition, managers' and volunteers' perspectives on social aspects of food redistribution are explored. In July 2016, twelve in-depth interviews with food bank managers and volunteers were conducted. The interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim and analyzed using qualitative content analysis. Results show that the Italian food bank relies on three main food donors, the European Union, food wholesalers, and food retailers. These donations are redistributed to other charitable organizations. The charitable organizations adjust their operations to the beneficiaries' needs, taking into account refugees and different religious groups. Volunteers reported mixed emotions and experiences with foodbank beneficiaries. They explained that some food bank users show gratitude, other users feel ashamed because of their situation.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationInternational Symposium on Greener Cities for More Efficient Ecosystem Services in a Climate Changing World
EditorsF. Orsini, G.P. Gianquinto, G. Pennisi, L. Cremonini, T. Georgiadis
PublisherInternational Society for Horticultural Science
Pages301-305
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9789462612129
DOIs
StatePublished - 31 Oct 2018

Publication series

NameActa Horticulturae
Volume1215
ISSN (Print)0567-7572
ISSN (Electronic)2406-6168

Keywords

  • Charitable giving
  • Food donation
  • Food poverty
  • In-depth interviews
  • Qualitative content analysis

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