ANBI ยท KvK 50453424 ยท Stichting Blije Buren
Blije Buren Foundation ยท Amsterdam ยท since 2010
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Blije Buren Foundation

We rescue food and share it with everyone who can use it.

Together we make sure good food ends up where it is welcome โ€” and we bring people closer together.

Since 2010 ยท Amsterdam
How it works

Since 2010 we have been bringing food and people together in Amsterdam.

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Step 1

We pick up food

At supermarkets, greengrocers and through donations โ€” what is left but can still be used.

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Step 2

We sort and check

We check everything and make sure it is distributed properly and neatly.

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Step 3

We share it out

In Amsterdam and beyond โ€” where it is needed, without thresholds.

Our mission is a city where every neighbor has the chance to live a healthy, fruitful life.

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Our story

For 16 years Blije Buren has fought food waste and loneliness in Amsterdam.

Our story โ†’

Happy Citizens

โ‚ฌ20 per month. Unlimited food, 4 tokens, workshops, and a share in luxury projects.

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Ambassadors

People who carry our work โ€” founders, program leaders, volunteers.

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The road to 180 districts

From three neighborhoods to every corner of Amsterdam.

In 2010 we started in De Pijp picking up leftover vegetables. Today we reach 23 of Amsterdam's 180 districts.

23
districts reached
157
still to go
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Foundation facts

For 2026, as of this month.

800
Active members
2.847
Kilos food / mo
23
Districts
332
Volunteers
16
Years in Amsterdam

Recent posts

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Fatima feeds 40 neighbors every Tuesday in De Pijp

Open table. Everyone welcome. It shows what a community kitchen can be.

From market to farm โ€” nothing is lost

Food that can no longer be eaten becomes feed for farm animals.

Workshops with Rietveld and Design Academy

Students and members restore furniture and share in sales.

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Weekly updates on food rescue and our neighborhood activities.