LA TENTE DES GLANEURS
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La Tente des Glaneurs is a wonderful solidarity adventure, a human and solidarity-based initiative in Lille initiated by Jean-Loup Lemaire, nicknamed the "Coluche of the North", in 2010. Every Sunday, the association and its volunteers collect unsold goods from shopkeepers at the famous Wazemmes market and redistribute them to people in need of food. The operation is carried out in good spirits and with dignity. The "Glaneurs" have a stand where they sort and display fruit, vegetables, canned goods, coffee and even flowers. At the end of the market, people line up and the produce is distributed free of charge and fairly according to household composition. No proof of income is required. It's all about sharing and trust. All this while avoiding food waste. The association is catching on and expanding to several other towns in France. It has received numerous awards, and we applaud the initiative!