French food banks start annual collection

The president of the French Federation of Food Banks explained , "Around 10,000 tonnes are collected in three days, which is nearly 10% of our annual needs", at the launch of the National Food Drive in a Carrefour Market in Paris.

At more than 7,000 collection points across the country, customers are encouraged to add a few non-perishable food items or hygiene products to their shopping baskets to donate to those in need through the network of partner associations of the Food Banks. This year, Carrefour, a partner in the operation, has supplemented its participation with a sum of €100,000, the equivalent of 70,000 meals.