Partage, the food bank of the canton of Geneva
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Our history
Partage was created in 2005 by 5 founding members: the Salvation Army, C.A.R.E., Caritas Geneva, les Colis du Cœur and Emmaüs.
It is the only food bank in the canton of Geneva.
Partage became a foundation in 2016 in order to ensure sustainable funding and pursue its long lasting mission on food poverty.
Chronology
2020
Launch of emergency food aid
2019
Winner of the AGRIDEA prize
Obtained ZEWO certification
2018
Creation of the label Partage
2017
1’002 tons of food distributed
2016
Partage becomes a foundation
2015
750 tons of food distributed
New premises, shared with the Colis du Cœur Foundation
Designated as the 1st training company in the canton of Geneva by the magazine BILAN
2010
Swiss Ethics Award for the development of the “Cyclotri Carouge” project
2006
260 tons of food distributed
Sustainable Development Award for its action in the fight against food waste
2005
Creation of Partage
By choosing to support the Fondation Partage, which is recognized as being in the public interest, you are making a concrete contribution to the daily support of people in difficult economic situations in the canton of Geneva.