Andès les épiceries solidaires

What Andès les épiceries solidaires does

Andès les épiceries solidaires is the national network of solidarity grocery stores (épiceries solidaires) in France, operating under the legal entity Solidarité Alimentaire France (loi 1901 association, SIREN 845107796) and affiliated with the Groupe SOS social enterprise conglomerate. Founded in 2000 and headquartered at 102C rue Amelot in Paris (11th arrondissement), the organization coordinates a network of more than 630 solidarity grocery stores across metropolitan France and overseas territories (DOM-TOM), accompanied by approximately 266,000 beneficiaries annually and distributing the equivalent of 43 million meals per year.

The core offering is a network of physical storefronts where beneficiaries — referred by social workers and typically experiencing food insecurity, in-work poverty, or social isolation — purchase quality food at 10–30% of market value in a dignified shopping environment rather than receiving handouts. Around this core, Andès provides a suite of member services: La Pépinière (incubator for new stores), Formations (training for member teams), Plateformes d'approvisionnement (centralized supply platforms also serving as integration employment sites), Financements, Chantiers d'insertion Andès (workforce reintegration), and Mon Panier Primeur et Solidaire (fresh produce program). Annual programming includes the Grande Collecte Nationale — a coordinated food collection executed with major retailers (Carrefour, Auchan, Casino, Franprix, Monoprix, Spar) — and the publication of a Baromètre on precarious workers' food situations.

The business model blends social-purpose revenue mechanics: subsidized product sales to beneficiaries, individual donations (eligible for a 66% French tax deduction), corporate sponsorships (Kellanova, Mediaperformances), public grants, and retailer-supported collection campaigns. With 211 employees, Andès functions primarily as a national coordinating association for independently operated member stores rather than a vertically integrated retail operator. Technology is limited to a standard web presence (andes-france.com), a donation platform (don.andes-france.com), and basic organizational infrastructure shared with Groupe SOS; no proprietary technology, AI, or digital platform beyond donation mechanics is disclosed.

Name

Andès les épiceries solidaires

Legal name

Solidarité Alimentaire France (Andès)

Website

https://andes-france.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Andès coordinates France's national network of 630+ solidarity grocery stores, serving 266,000 food-insecure beneficiaries annually across metropolitan and overseas France under the Groupe SOS social enterprise umbrella.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services and Food Aid

NAICS

Supermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers) (44511), Community Food Services (624210)

SIC

Retail-Grocery Stores (5411), Wholesale-Groceries & Related Products (5140)

akta.pro primary industry

Community-Owned / Nonprofit Grocery Stores (CRAHALAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Independent Supermarkets & Neighborhood Grocers (CRAHAAAB)

Keywords

• Solidarity grocery network
• Food insecurity assistance
• Social food aid
• Affordable grocery access
• Professional integration programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Product sales at subsidized prices: The epiceries sell food and essential products to beneficiaries at reduced prices, typically at 10-30% of market value, enabling dignified access to quality food for people in need.
2. Individual donations: Individual donors contribute one-time or recurring donations. The organization offers tax deductions of 66% for French taxpayers, making donations cost-effective for donors.
3. Corporate partnerships: Companies like Carrefour, Auchan, Casino, Franprix, Monoprix, and Spar participate in food collection drives and provide logistical support. Kellanova and Mediaperformances provide material and communication support.
4. Public funding and subsidies: The organization receives public funding from government bodies and participates in national food aid programs.

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Andès operates a national network of over 630 solidarity grocery stores (épiceries solidaires) across France that sell food and essential products to people experiencing food insecurity at 10-30% of market prices. The stores combine dignified shopping access with social accompaniment, skills workshops, and pathways toward autonomy. The organization also runs an incubator program (La Pépinière) for new member stores, supply chain platforms, professional training, and integration employment programs.

Product overview

Andès operates as a unified network organization rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core offering is the national network of 630+ solidarity grocery stores that provide dignified food access combined with social support. Supporting services include La Pépinière (startup support for creating new stores), supply platforms (procurement and distribution), professional training programs, funding assistance, and national programs. Additional services include Mon Panier Primeur et Solidaire for fresh produce access and Chantiers d'insertion for professional integration through employment. The organization also organizes the annual Grande Collecte Nationale food collection campaign in partnership with major retailers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Réseau des épiceries solidaires (National Solidarity Grocery Store Network) A national network of more than 630 solidarity grocery stores across metropolitan France and overseas territories that sell food and essential products to people in need at 10-30% of market value, combined with social accompaniment services.
• La Pépinière An incubator-style program that supports individuals and organizations in creating new solidarity grocery stores by providing methodology, tools, training, and ongoing expertise throughout the development process.
• Mon Panier Primeur et Solidaire A service program focused on providing fresh, quality produce combined with solidarity support to beneficiaries of the network.
• Chantiers d'insertion Andès Integration work programs that provide employment opportunities and professional reintegration support for people distant from the labor market, including through supply platform operations.
• Plateformes d'approvisionnement (Supply Platforms) Centralized supply chain platforms that source and distribute food products to the network's solidarity grocery stores while also supporting professional integration of people distant from employment.
• Formations (Training Programs) Training programs and professional development services for teams working in member solidarity grocery stores, including tools, partnerships, and individual and collective operational support.
• Les programmes nationaux (National Programs) National programs coordinated by the Andès network that address food insecurity, support network members, and promote solidarity grocery store development across France.
• Les financements (Funding Support Services) Funding support services that help solidarity grocery stores and aspiring members access financial resources and partnerships to develop and sustain their operations.
• Grande Collecte Nationale An annual national food collection campaign where the network mobilizes in partnership with major retailers (Carrefour, Auchan, Casino, Franprix, Monoprix, Spar) to gather food donations and raise awareness about food insecurity.

Quantifiable outcome

• 266,000 beneficiaries accompanied annually
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, significant, supporting and parent.

• CarrefourcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 29 May 2026Major retail partner for the Grande Collecte Nationale. Provides store locations for food collection events and has implemented a round-up at checkout donation campaign (arrondi en caisse) to boost donations.
• AuchancoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 29 May 2026Retail partner participating in the Grande Collecte Nationale, providing store locations for food collection drives across France.
• CasinocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 29 May 2026Retail partner in the Grande Collecte Nationale network, providing store locations for food collection.
• FranprixcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 29 May 2026Urban retail partner participating in the Grande Collecte, providing store locations in city areas.
• MonoprixcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 29 May 2026Retail partner in the collection network, participating in the Grande Collecte Nationale.
• SparcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 29 May 2026Independent retail partner in the Grande Collecte network.
• KellanovasignificantStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 May 2026Corporate partner providing crucial logistical and material support for supply chain operations of the solidarity grocery stores. Contributed to the 2026 Grande Collecte success.
• MediaperformancessupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 29 May 2026Communication partner that provided expertise to enhance visibility of the Grande Collecte operation in partner stores.
• Groupe SOSparentStrategic or Co-development PartnerAndès is an association of Groupe SOS, one of the largest social enterprises in France. Groupe SOS provides institutional support, shared services, and organizational infrastructure.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fédération Française des Banques Alimentaires: French national network of 79 food banks that collect, sort, and redistribute food to partner associations including CCAS and épiceries solidaires. Comparable to Andès in food distribution mission, retailer sourcing, and federated national network structure, though operating upstream via wholesale-style redistribution.
• Les Restos du Cœur: Founded by Coluche in 1985, Restos du Cœur is France's largest food aid NGO, distributing free food to people in precarious situations through a national network of centres. Directly comparable to Andès in mission, beneficiary base, retailer partnership model, and national scope.
• Secours Populaire Français: Major French non-profit providing food aid and broader social support to vulnerable populations through a federated departmental network. Comparable to Andès in mission, network structure, donor model, and reliance on volunteers and corporate partnerships.
• Réseau Cocagne: National network of 100+ maraîchage (market gardening) insertion farms that grow organic produce while employing people in social insertion. Highly comparable to Andès in social insertion mission, food-quality positioning, and federated national structure; complementary rather than purely competing on retail model.

Emerging players

• ATD Quart Monde: Movement led by Frère Joseph Wresinski focused on extreme poverty, including food access programs and family grocery support. Comparable to Andès in beneficiary overlap (extreme precariousness) and dignity-based approach, though ATD is broader in anti-poverty scope and operates differently on the food side.
• Fondation Abbé Pierre: Major French foundation addressing housing precarity and its consequences, including food insecurity. Comparable to Andès in addressing multi-dimensional precariousness of low-income households, and in national advocacy role, though food is secondary to its housing mission.

Broad incumbents

• Croix-Rouge Française: The French Red Cross runs épiceries sociales, food distribution programs, and broader social assistance across a national network. Comparable to Andès in food-insecurity mission, scale, and public funding relationships, but operates as a much broader social/health/humanitarian incumbent.
• Caritas France: French branch of the Caritas network of Catholic social organizations, operating food aid, housing, and broader social support through diocesan branches. Comparable to Andès in beneficiary population, volunteer-driven model, and national federated structure, though Caritas is broader in scope.
• Emmaüs France: Federation of Emmaüs groups across France operating solidarity-based resale, housing, and food assistance programs. Comparable to Andès in solidarity economy positioning, social insertion mission, and federated model, though Emmaüs is broader and far larger in headcount.

Regional players

• Action contre la Faim: International humanitarian organization with a French footprint that addresses food insecurity and malnutrition, including programs supporting low-income families. Comparable to Andès in food security mission and policy advocacy, but its core is international emergency response rather than domestic solidarity grocery retail.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles2 records

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