In the Bas-Rhin department alone, the number of beneficiaries served through partner associations rose, in four years, from 38,000 to 68,000.
The number of beneficiaries is rising across France, and basic necessities are becoming increasingly essential.
Amid a social mobilization against the high cost of living, food bank volunteers are going to French supermarkets throughout the weekend to collect basic necessities from customers.
The collection comes as more and more French people need food aid.
Throughout the weekend, Food Bank volunteers collect food directly from supermarket customers.
The needs of the youngest are not left aside during this collection.
They are primarily looking for food that is easy to store, suited to delayed distribution.
Hygiene products are also among the donations expected in the carts.
This local increase measures the broadening of the public supported by the network and its partners.
This Sunday, November 8, they stand at store entrances, where customers can see them and drop off a donation.