Food Heritage Foundation

Food Heritage Foundation FHF aims at the conservation of Lebanon’s culinary knowledge through the preservation and revival of Lebanon’s traditional food heritage.

The Food Heritage Foundation is a Lebanese non-profit organization aiming at the conservation of Lebanon’s collective memory and indigenous knowledge through the preservation, documentation and revival of Lebanon’s traditional food heritage. It seeks to create jobs for the Lebanese rural population, namely women and small producers, by reviving the market for healthy home-cooked local cuisine and

organic products. The Food Heritage Foundation (FHF) was conceived at the Environment and sustainable Unit (ESDU) in the American University of Beirut (www.aub.edu.lb/units/esdu) in 2005 through a project on “Wild Edible Plants: Promoting Dietary Diversity in Lebanon”. This project aimed at improving the health status and increasing dietary diversity of the rural and urban poor by promoting the preservation and sustainable use of wild plants. Since its inception the Food heritage Foundation has been partnering with women living in remote villages, archiving traditional recipes and providing a channel to sell larder products (mouneh) to urban consumers. Through the years, the Foundation developed several activities using a participatory approach, such as:

- Compiling, documenting and publishing Lebanese traditional recipes,
- Customizing traditional recipes according to modern nutrition standards,
- Providing women with income generating activities through the provision of cooking facilities and proper training on food safety. In 2013, the foundation was registered and is currently acting as an independent entity with affiliation to the ESDU. The core team of the foundation includes agricultural engineers with expertise in rural development and organic farming along with nutrition and food science specialists. At the Foundation, we believe that by preserving our ancestor’s culinary treasures, we ensure a legacy for future generations.

05/04/2026

Through food, we deliver both nourishment and hope. Help us feed more displaced families!

Donate now via Whish Money on this number: +961 81 407 146

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05/04/2026

Happy Easter!
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Every contribution goes directly toward preparing and distributing meals for displaced families. Donate now via Whish Mo...
30/03/2026

Every contribution goes directly toward preparing and distributing meals for displaced families.

Donate now via Whish Money on this number: +961 81 407 146

From our kitchen to families across Lebanon, every meal is made possible by your support.Together, we can feed more.Dona...
26/03/2026

From our kitchen to families across Lebanon, every meal is made possible by your support.

Together, we can feed more.

Donate now via Whish Money on this number: +961 81 407 146

The Food Heritage Foundation is offering an art session for teens aged 12–15 years old, in support of their mental and e...
25/03/2026

The Food Heritage Foundation is offering an art session for teens aged 12–15 years old, in support of their mental and emotional wellbeing during these hard times.

Register by scanning the QR code or contacting us on: +961 81 407 146

This activity is part of the SiMA project, implemented in partnership with UNOPS, and funded by the German Government through KfW.

تقدم مؤسسة التراث الغذائي ورشة فنية للمراهقين من عمر ١٢ إلى ١٥ عامًا، دعمًا لصحتهم النفسية والعاطفية خلال هذه الظروف الصعبة.

للتسجيل، امسح رمز الاستجابة السريعة (QR code) أو تواصل معنا على الرقم:
+961 81 407 146

يعد هذا النشاط جزءًا من مشروع SiMA، المنفّذ بالشراكة مع UNOPS، والمموّل من الحكومة الألمانية من خلال بنك التنمية الألماني KfW.

24/03/2026

The Food Heritage Foundation is mobilizing relief efforts through Akletna Community Kitchen to provide meals for internally displaced families across Lebanon.

Every contribution helps us cook more, serve more, and reach more people in need.

Donate now via Whish Money on this number: +961 81 407 146

Or drop by our Akletna Community Kitchen at Nafas Community Center in Karantina.

Amid these challenging times, the Food Heritage Foundation has created a safe and supportive space where women can unwin...
24/03/2026

Amid these challenging times, the Food Heritage Foundation has created a safe and supportive space where women can unwind, express themselves, and nurture their mental and emotional well-being through creative activities.

Registrations are now open!

This activity is part of the SiMA project, implemented in partnership with UNOPS, and funded by the German Government through KfW.

في ظل هذه الظروف الصعبة، أنشأت مؤسسة التراث الغذائي مساحة آمنة وداعمة للنساء للاسترخاء والتعبير عن أنفسهن وتعزيز صحتهن النفسية والعاطفية من خلال أنشطة إبداعية.

التسجيل مفتوح الآن!

يعد هذا النشاط جزءًا من مشروع SiMA، المنفّذ بالشراكة مع UNOPS، والمموّل من الحكومة الألمانية من خلال بنك التنمية الألماني KfW.

عيد مبارك🌙
20/03/2026

عيد مبارك🌙

In times of crisis, community matters more than ever.Your contribution, big or small, helps us expand the number of disp...
18/03/2026

In times of crisis, community matters more than ever.

Your contribution, big or small, helps us expand the number of displaced families we can feed.

Donate now via Whish Money on this number: +961 81 407 146

Or drop by our Akletna Community Kitchen at Nafas Community Center in Karantina.

Every meal prepared in our kitchen carries the generosity of someone who chose to help.3$ can provide one warm meal.5$ c...
13/03/2026

Every meal prepared in our kitchen carries the generosity of someone who chose to help.

3$ can provide one warm meal.
5$ can sponsor an Iftar box.

Donate now via Whish Money on this number: +961 81 407 146

Or drop by our Akletna Community Kitchen at Nafas Community Center in Karantina.

Every donation helps the Akletna team prepare meals and distribute them to displaced individuals and families across Leb...
09/03/2026

Every donation helps the Akletna team prepare meals and distribute them to displaced individuals and families across Lebanon.

Donate today and be part of the effort!

You can donate via Whish Money on this number: +961 81 407 146

Or drop by our Akletna Community Kitchen at Nafas Community Center in Karantina.

Emergency Relief!The Food Heritage Foundation is mobilizing for immediate relief efforts, and we need your support!*1 Me...
05/03/2026

Emergency Relief!
The Food Heritage Foundation is mobilizing for immediate relief efforts, and we need your support!

*1 Meal = 3$*
*1 Iftar Box = 5$*
Join us in providing meals to the displaced people.

Your contributions will support the Akletna team in preparing and distributing meals to displaced families.

*Donate Now*
Via Whish Money on this number: +961 81 407 146

Or drop by our Akletna Community Kitchen at Nafas Community Center in Karantina.

Together, we can make a real difference!

Address

Zico House, 174 Spears Street, Sanayeh
Beirut
10011

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00

Telephone

+96181407146

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