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Restos du coeur

‘People feed their pets before themselves’, says French animal charity

The Normandy organisation uses a similar model to the famous Restos du Coeur to distribute donated pet food

Restos du Coeur winter campaign opens but funds too low to help all

The charity says it is relying on the generosity of donors and faces having to turn away some people coming for help

Restos du Coeur: Why issues at France’s biggest charity have hit hard

News that the charity is struggling has been seen as tantamount to a ‘French institution in peril’, prompting outrage, disbelief, and high-profile donations

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France’s Restos du Coeur campaign ‘more crucial than ever’ this year

The number of people being welcomed by the association has risen by 22% – equating to 1.1 million people – compared to the same time last year

Nice airport donates confiscated travellers’ goods to French charity

Tonnes of food, drink and toiletries left at security were previously destroyed

Avoir du coeur au ventre and more French heart phrases

With charity Restaurants du Coeur launching their 37th campaign this winter, we look at three French expressions related to the heart

US potato-dish fan in France now raising money for Restos du Coeur

The American tourist’s passionate praise of a chain potato restaurant was retweeted worldwide and he has now prompted hundreds to give to charity – including the restaurant group itself

Five words that began a charity revolution in France

‘I have a little idea...’ said Coluche in 1985. The much-loved comedian struggled with alcohol and drug addiction, won a César for his role in gritty drama Tchao Pantin, ran for President, founded Restos du Coeur, and soon after died in a motorbike crash

Restos du Coeur is more than food

Well-known food aid group Restos du Cœur is looking for volunteers in its programme to help people look for work. The charity, started by the late comedian Coluche, is in the middle of its food bank activities with its winter campaign which runs until March.

Restos du coeur

‘People feed their pets before themselves’, says French animal charity

Restos du Coeur winter campaign opens but funds too low to help all

Restos du Coeur: Why issues at France’s biggest charity have hit hard

France’s Restos du Coeur campaign ‘more crucial than ever’ this year

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Restos du Coeur is more than food