Les Restos du Coeur Nationwide Food Drive

Each year, the charity Les Restos du Cœur brings together volunteers, staff, partners and members of the public for a nationwide weekend food drive and hygiene products collection held in supermarkets across France. This vital campaign helps meet the growing needs of people facing hardship, at a time when economic insecurity continues to rise. The donations collected play a crucial role in providing varied and balanced food aid. In fact, in-kind contributions account for 51.5% of the association’s annual supplies.

How best to contribute to Restos du Coeur

This year (2026) the nationwide food drive takes place from 6 to 8 March. Head to your local Leclerc, Intermarché, Auchan, Super U and Carrefour to donate.
If you’re unable to visit a shop, you can purchase a basket online here: https://www.clickcoeur.restosducoeur.org/

What does Restos du Coeur achieve?

These are the 2024-2025 figures achieved by Restos du Coeur:

• More than 161 million meals were distributed
• 1.3 million people were fed
• The charity welcomed people at 2,318 locations
• 78,000 regular volunteers helped make this happen
• 30,000 occasional volunteers offered their support too

What groceries should you donate?

• Dry and non-perishable products
• Use small packaging (which makes distribution easier)
• Priority products include canned fish, prepared meals with meat and vegetables, and dried or canned legumes.

And don’t forget these essential hygiene products

• Diapers
• Toilet paper
• Shampoos and soaps
• Cleaning products