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In Bordeaux, students are testing “social security” for food

2024-04-08T16:44:21.147Z

Highlights: In Bordeaux, students are testing “social security” for food. Based on the French “Secu” model, beneficiaries contribute according to their means. They receive credits on a food “vital card”, which they can spend in approved businesses. Since April 2024 and for a year, 400 Girondins have been experimenting with access to an SSA, supported by the Gironde department and the city of Bordeux. But, at the moment... This article is reserved for subscribers. You have 35% left to discover. Unlock all items immediately.


While France is already the world champion in social security contributions, a food aid system aims to further strengthen the redistributive side of the French social model.


Hell is often paved with good intentions... The latest, that of “social food security”, pushed by researchers, environmental activists and farmers in order to fight against food insecurity while promoting sustainable agriculture. Based on the French “Secu” model, beneficiaries contribute according to their means, and receive credits on a food “vital card”, which they can spend in approved businesses. Since April 2024 and for a year, 400 Girondins chosen at random have been experimenting with access to an SSA, supported by the Gironde department and the city of Bordeaux, with the Acclimat'Action association.

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Yogurts, carrots, cereals, grated cheese... In a Biocoop in the center of Bordeaux Émeline, a 21-year-old midwife student, contributes according to her resources (10 euros minimum per month), and receives the equivalent of 100 euros per month that she can spend in approved stores.

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Source: lefigaro

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