About Us
From One Moment to Millions of Meals
Food for All Africa began with a single, unforgettable moment.
In 2011, our founder, Elijah Amoo Addo, encountered a man searching for food in a bin on the streets of Accra. That moment sparked a question that would go on to shape a movement: How can so much food go to waste while so many people go hungry?
From that question, Food for All Africa was born — West Africa’s first and largest circular food bank in Ghana, leading the transformation of food systems through an innovative circular food banking model that supports surplus food recovery, climate resilience, improved livelihoods, and access to safe, nutritious meals for underserved populations.
Over the past decade, what started as a simple act of compassion has grown into a nationally recognised and globally respected model for fighting hunger and food waste.
In 2011, our founder, Elijah Amoo Addo, encountered a man searching for food in a bin on the streets of Accra. That moment sparked a question that would go on to shape a movement: How can so much food go to waste while so many people go hungry?
From that question, Food for All Africa was born — West Africa’s first and largest circular food bank in Ghana, leading the transformation of food systems through an innovative circular food banking model that supports surplus food recovery, climate resilience, improved livelihoods, and access to safe, nutritious meals for underserved populations.
Over the past decade, what started as a simple act of compassion has grown into a nationally recognised and globally respected model for fighting hunger and food waste.
A defining moment came in 2017, when Elijah Addo received the Queen’s Young Leaders Award from Queen Elizabeth II.
This recognition affirmed that the model we had built in Ghana was not only impactful — it was scalable, innovative, and globally relevant.
Today, Food for All Africa stands as proof that local solutions can drive global change.
A Decade of Impact
Over 10 million meals recovered and redistributed
West Africa’s first and largest circular first food bank established and scaled in Ghana
5,000+ schoolchildren fed daily through the Lunchbox School Feeding Initiative
Partnerships with 1,000+ farmers to reduce post-harvest food loss
A growing network of community-based food systems across sub-saharan Africa
Why We’re in the UK
Our expansion into the United Kingdom is not just growth — it’s a response to urgent need.
Despite being one of the world’s wealthiest nations, the UK is facing a deepening food insecurity crisis. Today:
1 in 6 households experience food insecurity
Millions rely on food banks to get by
Even working families are increasingly affected
But the crisis is not experienced equally.
Research shows that African and Minority Ethnic (AME) communities are disproportionately impacted:
24% of Black households experience food insecurity
Compared to 13% of White households
At the same time, many mainstream food banks struggle to provide:
Culturally appropriate food
Nutrition education tailored to diverse communities
Dignified choice based food access and recipes
This is where Food for All Africa UK is uniquely positioned to lead.
A Different Approach
One Centre, Two Continents
We are bringing our proven model to the UK, the global centre for sustainable nutrition and innovation
Our approach is simple, but powerful.
We don’t just give food — We build systems.
Provide dignified food access through a community pantry
Deliver nutrition and cooking education rooted in cultural relevance
Create a community hub for connection, learning, and support
Operate a charity shop social enterprise to fund long-term impact
Lead youth focus research and innovation in food systems across Africa,UK and the globe.
Food is not just a basic need — it is dignity, culture, opportunity, and power.
Our Vision
A world where every community has access to nutritious food and the skills to build a sustainable future
Our Mission
To build a cross-continental bridge for nutrition, empowerment, and sustainable food systems.
A Different Approach to Change
What Makes Us Different
We are not a traditional charity. Our work is built on innovation, sustainability, and global connection to drive meaningful and lasting change.
A food recovery pioneer with a proven track record
A bridge between continents, connecting communities through shared solutions
A social enterprise built for sustainability
A youth-driven movement, developing the next generation of leaders
Community
We believe in the power of people to create change
Sustainability
We build long-term solutions, not short-term fixes
Empowerment
We equip individuals with the tools to thrive
Innovation
We pioneer new models to solve old problems
Integrity
We are transparent and accountable in all we do
The Team
Meet the dedicated individuals working to create lasting solutions to food insecurity through our One Centre, Two Continents model
Martha Oduro Amoateng
Chief Executive Officer
Chef Elijah Amoo Addo
Senior Executive Liaison