l’Apres M is a vibrant food bank -- and the beating heart of one of the poorest communities in France.
During the height of the pandemic it saved many people, giving them food, support and a sense of purpose. The heroic team behind it all organised and worked tirelessly with firemen and other local organisations to extend l’Après M’s reach and distribute food – and their powerful message of hope – to surrounding neighbourhoods.
Now the building is about to be sold out from under it...and all the good being done for this and every other community they serve could disappear.
But if we help them buy it, they can turn l’Apres M into a permanent oasis – with a proper food bank, community restaurant and meeting spaces, job training spaces, and much more.
This place is special. Can you join us in securing this building and saving this vital community food bank?
More information
McDonald’s In Marseille Turned Into Food Base To Help Needy
Forbes. 25 April 2020.
Forbes. 25 April 2020.
French McDonald’s Workers Win Court Ruling Against Restaurant’s Sale
The New York Times. 7 September 2018.
The New York Times. 7 September 2018.
(In French) A Marseille, des associations utilisent un ancien McDo pour distribuer de la nourriture
Mediapart. 11 April 2020.
Mediapart. 11 April 2020.
(In Spanish) Marsella, del adorado McDonald’s al ‘fast-food’ social
El País. 6 October 2021.
El País. 6 October 2021.