BKK FOOD BANK - Greener Bangkok

Donate excess food and supplies to the vulnerable.
To address food security and reduce food waste

What can you donate? Places to donate/receive donations

What is BKK Food Bank?

Projects that help reduce inequality and promote food security
and create a sustainable society by collecting surplus food and distributing it to the vulnerable for free.
The format is like a minimart, where the recipient can choose the products they want.
Promotes the recipient to feel valued and proud.

How it works
BKK Food Bank

Accepting donations

Project to collect donations of surplus food and other essential items

Sort and store

Food and items will be properly separated and stored according to hygiene standards.

Distribute goods

Forward donations to those in need through BKK Food Bank centers at district offices throughout Bangkok.

Benefits of BKK Food Bank

Helping the vulnerable in society

Currently, there are still many vulnerable people in Bangkok who lack daily food and are waiting for help.

Low-income earners

Homeless people

Patients, disabled people

Elderly

Victims

Reduce food waste and
Management costs

Food waste accounts for 50% of all waste.
Total waste management budget is more than
7,300 million baht/year

Reduce emissions
Greenhouse gases

What can you donate?

Donate food (consumption)

Rice/Glutinous rice

Canned fish

Milk/juice

Drinking water

oil

Instant food

candy

Seasoning

Fresh/boiled eggs

Vegetables and fruits

Baby formula

Medicine

Donate consumer goods

medical supplies

(cotton, gauze, wound dressing)

General cleaning products

(Dishwashing liquid, bathroom cleaner, fabric softener)

Body cleansing products

(Toothpaste, soap, shampoo)

Tissues

Disposable diapers

(adults, children)

sanitary pad

Clothing

Fabric bag, cloth bag

Water bottle

Plate, bowl, spoon

kitchenware

(Pot, pan, spatula, ladle, basin)

electrical appliance

(Rice cooker, small fan)

Donate and receive
Where can I donate?

Donate and
Where can I receive donations?

See all locations

Results overview

Food has been delivered to those in need.

280,923 คน

Can think of it as

4,270,420 มื้อ

Help reduce carbon emissions by over

2,572,420 kgCO e

เทียบเท่าการปลูกต้นไม้ 171,494 ต้น

ข้อมูลอัพเดทเมื่อวันที่ 13 สิงหาคม 2568

Frequently asked questions

What is BKK Food Bank?

BKK Food Bank is a project that aims to be a center for helping the vulnerable in society by accepting donations of food and essentials and distributing them to those in need in a comprehensive manner, similar to a minimart. Recipients can choose the products they want themselves, promoting a sense of value and pride in recipients.

The main objectives of the BKK Food Bank project

Help vulnerable people in society, such as low-income people, homeless people, the elderly, the disabled, disadvantaged children, etc.
Reduce social inequality
Sustainable food management to reduce food loss

What are excess food and supplies?

Food Surplus refers to food that is produced but not consumed enough, resulting in spoilage and being discarded as food waste. Surplus products refer to products that are still in good condition but the owner no longer wants to use them.

What kind of donations do you accept?

Dried food, ready-to-eat food, medicine, hygiene equipment, clothing, baby supplies, other essential items

Where can I donate things?

Huai Khwang District Office
Bang Khun Thian District Office
Phra Khanong District Office
Bang Phlat District Office

How to get free donations!

Go to the Huai Khwang, Bang Khun Thian, Phra Khanong or Bang Phlat District Offices.
Passport and coupon receipt report for use in calculating service date
Select products according to your needs
Take the product home