Supporting the creation of social grocery stores

As part of France Relance , and with the support of its partners, the ANDES network of social grocery stores massively supports the creation of new social grocery stores and fights against food insecurity while promoting access to fresh and quality products for isolated or low-income populations.

The health crisis we are going through, which has become an economic and social crisis, is permanently affecting already fragile households, and new categories of the population unaccustomed to food aid (students, self-employed workers, single-parent families, low-income families affected by partial unemployment, etc.).

Social grocery stores are a relevant response to these new needs, by allowing both dignified and non-stigmatizing access to quality food, personalized support, and help to overcome difficulties.

Social grocery stores are food aid and social support structures, offering their beneficiaries the opportunity to do their shopping as in a classic store, for a cost between 10% and 30% of the market value of the products. Beneficiaries, referred by social workers, access the grocery store for a limited period and also have access to social support to help them overcome difficulties.

As part of France Relance, and…