Worrying Situation of Food Aid in Gironde Raises Concerns
June 22, 2023
Mrs. Laurence Harribey, a representative from Gironde, has brought attention to the Minister for Solidarity, Autonomy, and Disabled People regarding the alarming state of food aid in the region. Volunteers from organizations such as Secours populaire, food banks, Restos du Coeur, and the Red Cross are facing a dual problem that requires immediate attention.
On one hand, these volunteers are grappling with a significant decrease in the European food aid fund. Without a clear explanation, the European support for food aid (SEAA) has dropped by 25% compared to the previous year. This reduction does not align with the growing needs of the people seeking assistance. In fact, over the last six months of 2022 and the first half of 2023, the number of individuals benefiting from food aid in Gironde has increased by 10%.
The volunteers from Secours Populaire have recently expressed their concerns about the situation. They are now facing difficulties, including the possibility of suspending new registrations or even permanently closing their structures. The lack of sufficient financial resources to meet the growing needs of families seeking support is the primary cause of this predicament.
In light of these challenges, Mrs. Harribey is urging the government to take immediate action. She is seeking information on the measures that the government intends to implement to strengthen financial support and provide effective assistance to both the volunteers and beneficiaries of Secours Populaire.
The worrying situation of food aid in Gironde has been published in the JO Senate on June 22, 2023, on page 3880. It is crucial for the government to address this issue promptly to ensure that vulnerable individuals and families in Gironde receive the necessary support during these challenging times.
What measures will be put in place to address the significant reduction in the European food aid fund and provide financial support to volunteer organizations like Secours Populaire?
Concerns Arise Over Dire State of Food Aid in Gironde
June 22, 2023
Mrs. Laurence Harribey, a representative from Gironde, has raised the alarm with the Minister for Solidarity, Autonomy, and Disabled People regarding the worrying state of food aid in the region. Volunteer organizations, including Secours populaire, food banks, Restos du Coeur, and the Red Cross, are facing a pressing problem that demands immediate attention.
The volunteers find themselves grappling with a significant reduction in the European food aid fund, a situation that lacks a clear explanation. European support for food aid (SEAA) has inexplicably dropped by 25% compared to the previous year, despite the increasing number of people in need. Shockingly, over the past six months of 2022 and the first half of 2023, the number of individuals benefiting from food aid in Gironde has risen by 10%.
Secours Populaire volunteers have come forward to express their concerns regarding this distressing state of affairs. They are currently facing numerous difficulties, including the possibility of having to suspend new registrations or even permanently close down their operations. The lack of sufficient financial resources to meet the mounting needs of families in search of support is the root cause of this predicament.
In an effort to address these challenges, Mrs. Harribey is urgently calling on the government to take immediate action. She is seeking information on the measures that will be implemented to bolster financial support and provide effective assistance to both the volunteers and beneficiaries of Secours Populaire.
This disconcerting situation surrounding food aid in Gironde has been published in the JO Senate on June 22, 2023, on page 3880. It is of utmost importance that the government acts swiftly to tackle this issue and ensure that vulnerable individuals and families in Gironde receive the necessary support during these trying times.
This article highlights the alarming situation of food aid in Gironde and emphasizes the urgent need for government support and measures. It is crucial for authorities to step in and address these issues promptly to ensure that no one goes hungry in this region.
This article sheds light on the worrying situation of food aid in Gironde, emphasizing the pressing need for government support and comprehensive measures. Urgent action is required to ensure vulnerable communities have access to nutritious food, and it is high time for authorities to step up and address this critical issue head-on.