Student life can be marked by significant financial constraints, especially when it comes to food. Fortunately, in Rennes and Paris, several initiatives allow students in need to eat at low cost while accessing quality products. Here’s an quick overview of solidarity grocery stores and tips for saving on your food budget.
Tips for Eating on a Budget
📱 Anti-Waste Apps
- Too Good To Go: This app allows you to buy unsold food at discounted prices from bakeries, supermarkets, and restaurants. With just a few clicks, you can collect a surprise bag at a minimal price.
- Jow: An app that simplifies your shopping by suggesting recipes with a shopping list tailored to your budget and delivered directly to your door.
🏬 Anti-Waste Stores
Nous Anti-Gaspi: This store offers food products close to their expiration date or with damaged packaging at greatly reduced prices. A great alternative to eat well without spending too much.
- In Rennes : 21 Boulevard de la Liberté, Rennes
- Magasin NOUS anti-gaspi Rennes Liberté - Nous Anti Gaspi
- In Paris : multiple addresses
- Magasins Archive - Nous Anti Gaspi
🛒 Local Markets and Short Circuits
Visit local markets to buy fruits and vegetables at low prices, especially towards the end of the market. Some producers offer discounted prices on unsold items.
- In Rennes : La liste des marchés de Rennes Métropole - Tourisme Rennes
- In Paris : Les marchés de Paris - Ville de Paris
CROUS Meals at 1 Euro
The CROUS university restaurants offer full meals for just 1 euro for CROUS scholarship students and those facing financial difficulties. These meals include a starter, main course, and dessert, providing an economical and balanced solution for nourishment. To benefit, students without a CROUS scholarship need to make an appointment with the CROUS social service: Accueil - Crous rendez-vous
- Locations: Various university restaurants in Rennes (Beaulieu, Villejean, etc.) and Paris.
- Conditions: Available upon presentation of the student ID and depending on financial situation, with the approval of the CROUS social service
Solidarity Grocery Stores and Sustainable Restaurants
🥣 L’épicerie gratuite (Rennes)
L'épicerie gratuite at Rennes 2 is also run by volunteer students and offers food and hygiene products for free. It operates on a mutual aid model and aims to reduce inequalities among students.
- Address: Villejean Campus, Rennes
- Conditions: Open to all students
- Epicerie gratuite - L'épicerie gratuite de Rennes 2
🍲 MADAK (Rennes)
This solidarity grocery store, located near the school, offers products at low prices and organizes actions to promote balanced eating among its members.
- Address: 7 Rue de la Cochardière, Rennes
- MADAK - Association
🍳 Addresses for sustainable dining (Paris)
The resource below from the City of Paris lists establishments that promote responsible dining, focusing on local products and supportive practices.
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