“The growth in the number of meals distributed has been frightening,” says Yves Mérillon, spokesperson for the association.

On November 19, the Restos du coeur launch their 40ᵉ campaign. The number of people registered has increased despite more restrictive access conditions. “From crisis to crisis, we saw people arrive in large waves. A first wave arrived four years ago with the Covid health problem. Then, the second serious crisis with the outbreak of the war in Ukraine and the inflation which explodes, we have seen, in one year, 200,000 more people arrive. specifies Yves Mérillon, spokesperson for Restos du coeur.

Restos du coeur were forced last year to take restrictive measures by limiting access to food aid. “The growth in meals distributed has been absolutely frightening. We were at 140 million three years ago, we went to 170 million. If this curve is confirmed, we would reach 200 million. Which is unbearable. Last year , things were going very badly, difficult measures had to be taken, especially for those welcomed.he adds.

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