What does Associação Prato Cheio do?

Associação Prato Cheio (APC) is a Organisation of Civil Society in the Public Interest (OSCIP) that aims to fight food waste and insecurity in the city of São Paulo.

APC collects excess food from all segments of the food industry and delivers it free of charge to more than 50 social institutions in the city. The food collected is used to supplement the meals of more than 9000 people every week.

How is APC funded?

APC raises some money through events and product sales but the majority of our funding is from donations by companies and individuals. Did you know that with only R$ 10,00 we can supplement the meals of 7 people for a month? Every real makes the difference, help us!

How can I donate?

Online – click here to make a donation now

How is my donation spent?

APC aims to make every real count in the fight against hunger and food waste!

We have a skeleton staff of just three people: a general manager; a nutricionist; and a trainee administrator. Much of our work is done through volunteer and pro-bono efforts and many services we use are donated (e.g. website support). In this way we can apply the donated money directly to our primary project of collecting and transporting excess food to people who need it. We currently spend R$0.76 for every tonne of food we deliver.

APC aims for full transparency. Our annual accounts are reviewed by a qualified accountant and submitted to the Ministry of Justice as well as being published on our website.

What are the benefits of donating?

·         Positive publicity

·         Increased staff moral.

·         Invitations to events held by the APC

·         Satisfaction of knowing that there a more full plates (pratos cheios) in Sao Paulo!

What do I get for my records?

A receipt is generated for every donation. Just tick the box requesting it and it will be sent to you.