About Us

Rooted in the mountains, reaching every valley

Himalayan Food Bank began with volunteers carrying rice sacks to a single flood-hit village in 2019. Today, that same spirit of showing up runs a growing network of kitchens, ration drives, and porters who go where the road ends.

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48,200+ Meals Shared This Year
Vision

A Himalayan region where no one goes to bed hungry

We imagine mountain and valley communities alike where food security is a given, not a hope carried through winter.

Mission

Bringing warm meals and dignity to every last village

To deliver ration support, community kitchens, and emergency relief with the same care, whether the doorstep is in the city or three days up the trail.

Our Values
Quality Excellence Farmer Empowerment Integrity & Transparency Innovation & Technology . Sustainability & Environmental Responsibility Partnership & Collaboration Customer Commitment Social & Economic Impact

Community Kitchens

Daily hot meals served from local kitchens, run by neighbours for neighbours across the Himalayan belt.

Last-Mile Relief

Porters and volunteers carry ration packs on foot to villages no road can reach — distance never decides who eats.

A ration bag today builds the strength for tomorrow's harvest.

When the village eats well, the whole mountain thrives.

No trail is too steep, no village too far, for a family that needs to eat.

Himalayan Food Bank

Building a food security ecosystem from farm to family

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How we fight hunger

Our Service Cycle

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Every day, large amounts of perfectly edible food are left unused while many individuals and families struggle to access even a single nutritious meal. Himalayan Food Bank bridges this gap by recovering surplus food from restaurants, hotels, farms, businesses, events, and generous donors. Each donation is carefully inspected, sorted, and handled according to food safety standards to ensure that every item we distribute is fresh, safe, and suitable for consumption. By reducing food waste and redirecting it to those who need it most, we create a sustainable solution that benefits both people and the environment.

Our work follows a simple yet impactful journey — Collect, Store, Cook, and Serve. After collection, food is safely stored and prepared by dedicated volunteers and community partners before being delivered to children, elderly citizens, low-income families, disaster-affected communities, and anyone facing food insecurity. This continuous cycle is powered by compassionate donors, volunteers, local organizations, and supporters who believe that no one should go hungry. Together, we are building a stronger, healthier, and more caring Nepal—one meal, one family, and one community at a time.

01 — COLLECT

Food Collection & Rescue

खाद्य सङ्कलन तथा बचत

We partner with farms, mills, wholesalers, and grocers to rescue surplus grain and produce before it spoils — turning what would be waste into the start of someone's next meal.

02 — STORE

Cold & Dry Storage Depots

भण्डारण डिपो

Small, well-placed depots keep rescued food safe and edible for longer, so nothing collected in the hills goes bad before it reaches a valley kitchen or relief van.

03 — COOK

Community Kitchens

सामुदायिक भान्सा

Volunteer-run kitchens cook daily meals for children, elderly residents, and displaced families, turning donated ingredients into food that's warm, familiar, and ready to eat.

04 — SERVE

Emergency Relief Distribution

आपतकालीन राहत वितरण

Rapid food packages for families after floods, earthquakes, and landslides — packed within hours and carried the last mile through our mountain and valley volunteer network.

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How the partnership works

Adoption of a Public–Private–Community Partnership (PPCP)

Building a food-secure Nepal through shared, institutional responsibility!
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    Program design, cold-chain & logistics

    Himalayan Food Bank and its Partner Chapters

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    Food donation & primary sorting

    Farmers, Retailers, and Grocery Partners

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    Volunteer mobilization & partnership building

    Corporates, NGOs, and Community Groups

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    Funding, CSR & insurance support

    Banks, Financial Institutions, and Donors

One ward, one feeding program (local government). Coordinated relief across all seven provinces (provincial government). Institutional development of a single, unified food security network (central government).

Latest Updates

News & Media

Frequently Ask Questions

Do you have any questions?

At Himalayan Food Bank, we are committed to providing fresh, high-quality agricultural products with reliable service and complete transparency. Explore answers to common questions about our products, sourcing, quality standards, ordering process, delivery, and customer support. If you need additional assistance, our team is always ready to help you with confidence and care.

Get In Touch

You can contribute online through our website's "Donate" page, or drop off grains and food items directly at our warehouse. Every donation is directed to verified families in need.

We currently serve underserved communities across Kathmandu Valley and nearby Himalayan districts, with plans to gradually expand into new regions.

Our local volunteer network verifies every beneficiary family, and distribution records are maintained to ensure full transparency and accountability.

Absolutely — we're always looking for volunteers to help with packing, distribution, and outreach. You can sign up on our "Get Involved" page.

Yes, donations qualify for tax deduction under our registered NGO status. You'll receive an official receipt by email once your donation is processed.