Caritas social shop; Credit: (c) Caritas Luxembourg, Ivana Budisin

Caritas Luxembourg and the Luxembourg Red Cross have announced that they are extending access to their social grocery stores, the "Red Cross Buttek" and "Caritas Buttek", to people and families in precarious situations or experiencing temporary financial difficulties linked to the Coronavirus health crisis.

They have acknowledged that, in these difficult times, it is important for both partners to expand their joint assistance.

Who is entitled to this food aid?

Individuals and families who are not yet registered with the social office and who are not yet receiving food aid, provided that they live in Luxembourg and suffer financial consequences linked to the health crisis.

How to benefit from this food aid? To be able to benefit from this assistance, people can contact:

• Caritas Luxembourg's Corona-Helpline, email: helpline@caritas.lu;
• the Helpline of the Luxembourg Red Cross: tel: 2755 (Monday to Friday, 07:00 - 17:00) or via email: info@croix-rouge.lu;
• the social office of their place of residence.

What are the "Red Cross Buttek" and the "Caritas Buttek"?

The social grocery stores "Red Cross Buttek" and "Caritas Buttek" offer people affected by poverty food and hygiene products at prices up to 70% cheaper than on the market. People in precarious situations thus see their purchasing power increased, while having access to fresh and quality products. Twelve grocery stores exist across the country, in Clervaux, Diekirch, Differdange, Echternach, Esch-sur-Alzette, Grevenmacher, Luxembourg-Ville, Remich, Mersch, Redange / Attert, Steinfort and Wiltz. Initiated by the Luxembourg Red Cross and Caritas Luxembourg, the "Buttek" are supplied by the association Spëndchen asbl and its numerous suppliers, networks and partners. The initiative is supported by the Ministry of Families, Integration and the Greater Region.