In France, nearly one third of students are facing food insecurity. "When you don't know how you're going to feed yourself during the day, it's hard to continue your studies", emphasizes Julien Meimon. To assist them, Linkee organizes distributions of food parcels sourced from surplus producers, retailers, and food professionals.
The organization relies on a network of 15,000 volunteers and logistical circuits that enable the recovery, transportation, and redistribution of food items. Last year, it distributed over 5 million meals.
However, the needs still exceed the organization's capacity. "There are more students in need of food assistance than those we can feed each day." Linkee is therefore seeking new partners to save more food from destruction and support more students. This commitment is both ecological and supportive, aiming to turn unsold goods into a resource rather than waste.
