Laib & Seele

What is Laib & Seele?

Laib & Seele is a joint project of the Berlin food pantry system (Berliner Tafel), the major public radio corporation (rbb), and the Protestant Church of Berlin-Brandenburg (EKBO).

Its goals are to:

• save surplus but perfectly good food from being thrown away
• distribute it free of charge to people in need
• offer people with time and motivation the chance to volunteer and make a positive impact

There are currently 49 distribution points across Berlin – and the number is growing.

Who is considered in need? Who can come to us?

People are eligible if they:

• live in postal code 10783
• can prove financial hardship, for example with:
  • Bürgergeld / Hartz IV approval
  • basic income support for seniors
  • benefits under the Asylum Seekers’ Benefits Act
  • BAföG (when it’s not enough to live on)
  • a very low pension
  • other situations of financial strain

Food is distributed every Friday evening from 16:00 to 18:00.

We always need help on Friday with driving the van, food pickup, sorting the food, distributing it, and cleaning up.

For more information, please email the ACB Laib und Seele Team at laibundseele@americanchurchberlin.de