This Friday began the national collection of Restos du Coeur which lasts until Sunday, March 5. An operation that allows each year the association founded by Coluche to help people in need. But this year, the stakes are high with a number of beneficiaries that has increased due to inflation.
Clearly visible with their fluorescent pink chasubles, volunteers hand out at the entrance to the supermarket flyers listing the products the association needs the most. And despite inflation, Alexandra Bouchon, collection manager in this Parisian store, notes that the generosity of the French is not weakening. ” I am surprisingly surprised this morning in any case, the donations are pouring in and the donations are important. We have a lady who filled us with a trolley for example “, she says.
Each according to his means
Of course, everyone gives according to their means. Two girlfriends wanted to make a symbolic donation. “ It’s really not much. I bought sanitary napkins and toothbrushes,” explains one of them. “ I also gave hygienic protections and shampoo “, adds the second.
Volunteers for several years at the Resto du Coeur, this sexagenarian couple makes an observation on the profile of donors: “ Young people are sensitive to the difficulties of everyday life. So they are easily donors. There are also people of all categories, but it seems that those who are a little less well off give more than those who are better off. ».
Increase of more than 20%
In 2023, the number of Restos du Coeur beneficiaries increased by more than 20% compared to last year and more than half of the people welcomed by the Restos du Coeur are under 26 years old.
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