Feeding the future of France: Rollout of €1 meals an attempt to help struggling students
Summary
The French government has extended €1 meals, previously limited to scholarship students, to all university students to help those struggling with food costs. These meals include balanced, nutritious options served at university restaurants and cafes.Key Facts
- Around 3 million higher education students in France can now get a three-course meal for €1.
- The €1 meal program was previously only for low-income students with scholarships.
- Meals include a starter, main course (vegetarian, meat, or fish), sides, and dessert options.
- The food is mostly made on-site with healthy, local, and often organic ingredients.
- Students can eat two balanced €1 meals per day, either onsite or as takeaway.
- University restaurants like Dauphine and Sorbonne have high student satisfaction ratings.
- The program aims to help students who have difficulty affording food but do not receive financial aid.
- Non-students pay higher prices, with some meals costing around €9 or more.
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