Aide alimentaire — banques alimentaires et Restos du Cœur
What is this for
En France, plusieurs associations distribuent gratuitement des denrées alimentaires aux personnes en difficultés. Cette aide est accessible à toute personne dans le besoin, quelle que soit sa nationalité ou sa situation administrative. Aucune honte à avoir de solliciter cette aide : c'est votre droit.
Steps to follow
Step 1: Restos du Cœur
Restos du Cœur gives out free food parcels all year round. For parcels, you register each year at a centre and show that your income is low. Hot meals and street outreach are open with no income condition. About 1.3 million people are helped each year.
Step 2: Food banks (Banques Alimentaires)
Food banks collect food and pass it on through a network of partner associations. Ask your town hall or CCAS (local social services) to find the nearest distribution point.
Step 3: Secours Populaire Français
Community grocery shops, food parcels, clothing. Present in every département. Contact your local branch or go there directly.
Step 4: Social and community grocery shops
Social grocery shops let you buy products at much lower prices. Access depends on your income and often goes through a social worker, for example at the CCAS.
Step 5: CCAS and social workers
If you are in urgent difficulty, the CCAS (local social action centre) at your town hall or a social worker can direct you to food aid in your area.
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