Jochen Brühl was born on 3.4.1966 in Altena/Westphalia. He studied social work, and did fundraising. Volunteering for the Tafel has been part of Jochen Brühl’s life for over 20 years. In 1999, he co-founded the local food bank in Ludwigsburg, Germany, and was its honorary managing director for 13 years. Since 2005, Jochen Brühl has also been active, first on the advisory board and since 2007 as a member of the board, and since 2013, he has been Chairman of Tafel Deutschland. In addition, Jochen Brühl is a member of the Board of Directors of the European Food Banks, FEBA, and advises food banks and food bank founders in other in other European countries. Brühl lives in Essen and is also a member of the Essener Tafel. In recognition of his many years of social commitment, Jochen Brühl was awarded the Federal Cross of Merit in 2019. In the same year, he published his book “Volle Tonne, leere Teller: Was sich ändern muss. Conversations about poverty, waste, Justice and Necessary Commitment.” Brühl also contributed to other books and publications. Jochen Brühl is also active in the social field in his profession. After many years as a social worker and fundraiser at the Karlshöhe Foundation in Ludwigsburg, he has been in charge of fundraising at the YMCA Germany and the University in Kassel. For his voluntary work as chairman of Tafel Germany, his employer gives him time off and allows flexible working hours.
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