{"id":56059,"date":"2024-12-03T17:08:26","date_gmt":"2024-12-03T15:08:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.partage.ch\/uncategorized\/geneva-vaud-and-fribourg-join-forces-for-a-food-collection-of-over-320-tonnes\/"},"modified":"2024-12-03T17:08:26","modified_gmt":"2024-12-03T15:08:26","slug":"geneva-vaud-and-fribourg-join-forces-for-a-food-collection-of-over-320-tonnes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.partage.ch\/en\/news\/geneva-vaud-and-fribourg-join-forces-for-a-food-collection-of-over-320-tonnes\/","title":{"rendered":"Geneva, Vaud and Fribourg join forces for a food collection of over 320 tonnes"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Geneva, Lausanne, Fribourg, 29 and 30 November 2024<\/em> – For the second time, the three cantons of French-speaking Switzerland joined forces for Samedi du partage, collecting 320 tonnes of food and hygiene products. This record is testimony to the exceptional solidarity shown in the face of growing poverty. <\/p>\n

A united front in the face of the crisis <\/strong><\/p>\n

The current economic situation, marked by successive crises and rising prices, is putting many families in difficulty, as they struggle to cover their basic needs. In this context, supplying food banks and aid associations is becoming a major challenge. Thanks to the commitment of thousands of people, a real surge of support has emerged. <\/p>\n

Figures reflecting unprecedented mobilisation<\/strong><\/p>\n

For its second participation, the canton of Fribourg collected 31 tonnes<\/strong>, while the canton of Vaud recorded a remarkable increase with 87 tonnes<\/strong> (+24% compared to November 2023). In Geneva, more than 202 tonnes<\/strong> were collected, up 2% on last year. These results are the fruit of an exceptional mobilisation of the population of French-speaking Switzerland, who generously committed themselves to supporting the most disadvantaged. <\/p>\n

We would like to express our deepest gratitude to the 2,145 volunteers who contributed to the success of this solidarity event: more than 1,320 in Geneva, 625 in the canton of Vaud and 200 in Fribourg. Their dedication and energy made this incredible collective effort possible. We would also like to extend our warmest thanks to the participating retailers and their teams, whose logistical support was essential during the two days of collection. <\/p>\n

A direct and tangible impact<\/strong><\/p>\n

From this week, the food collected will be sent to partner food banks, which will sort, store and redistribute it to families in need via local associations and social services.<\/p>\n

An event not to be missed Building on this success, we are delighted to announce that the next edition of Samedi du partage will be held on 13 and 14 June 2025. It will be another opportunity for French-speaking Switzerland to strengthen the ties of solidarity and mutual aid that characterise it. <\/p>\n

Photo credits<\/em> : Magali Girardin<\/p>\n

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