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France’s Food Banks Launch National Collection Drive as Demand Soars

Organizers warn stocks are depleted, prioritizing oil, baby items, protein-rich cans.

Overview

  • The three-day appeal runs November 28–30 with drop-offs at roughly 8,000 sites across France.
  • About 110,000 volunteers are collecting food and hygiene products for redistribution.
  • Donations will be routed through more than 6,000 partner associations to assist about 2.4 million people.
  • The network targets at least 10,000 tonnes this weekend, equal to around 20 million meals, to replenish near-empty shelves.
  • Public giving usually covers about 10% of annual supply, with the wider 128,000-tonne total supported by recoveries from retailers, industry and farmers plus state and EU programs.