Fortunately, the president and his team can rely on the momentum of solidarity throughout Gard…
Immense desolation for the Gard actors involved in solidarity after the announcement of the fire of the six refrigerated trucks of the Food Bank during the night from Wednesday to Thursday. Volunteer for 14 years and president since 2020, Joseph Pronesti had never experienced such a disaster. Such a shock which caused strong emotion. Tears streamed down his face for a good part of yesterday as he explains in the interview given to Objectif Gard (which you can read at 8 a.m.). The association which prepares 13,000 meals every day, came out of a delightful weekend as part of last weekend's collection campaign, under the aegis of former minister Prisca Thevenot, who had organized the shift. A week later, the volunteers will have to face a serious test. The cost of replacing trucks is not neutral, of the order of 500,000 euros. Covered by insurance of course. But will the obsolescence of the vehicles make it possible to replace them for the same price? Fortunately, the president and his team can rely on the momentum of solidarity throughout the Gard. Already a charitable soul has just handed over the keys to his own refrigerated truck. Local elected officials, mayors, we think of Beaucaire or even Bagnols, immediately announced financial aid. The president of the Departmental Council assures her solidarity and will be able to take the necessary action if necessary. Franck Proust, the president of Nîmes métropole, will be on site this Friday to observe the damage and see how he can make his contribution. Ultimately, they all carry the same message: the poor will not be abandoned. This is the most important thing to say this morning. Of course we will have to get through this difficult stage, but nothing will damage the morale of those who have done a lot, with not much, for so long…
