Our Action
The Colis du Coeur Foundation provides food and hygiene products to individuals facing precarious living conditions in the canton of Geneva.
The Colis du Coeur Foundation
in two key dates
- 1993
- 2024
No more pre-packed bags! The Foundation is evolving its distribution system by introducing free grocery stores: the ColiShops. Welcoming beneficiaries is made easier thanks to a QR code card system.
Each beneficiary follows a path through 7 counters, where they are served the products they choose. The quantity varies according to the composition of their household.
The Colis du Coeur Foundation
in a few key numbers
- 2 distribution locations
- More than 400 volunteers
- 3,000 households
Our expertise
The ColiShops require strong and responsive organization.
Logistics
- ➝ Ordering & Receiving Goods
With 18 deliveries per week and numerous suppliers.
- ➝ Storage of Food Items
Including refrigerated products (dedicated facility). Fresh products are delivered on the day of distribution.
- ➝ Distribution Flow Management
Around 120,000 products are distributed each week through the ColiShops.
Welcoming
8,500 beneficiaries are welcomed each week in our ColiShops — a process that requires careful organization.
We verify in advance and on site the certificates issued by the 51 partner social organizations.
We also offer occasional actions such as toy distribution or other gestures for the beneficiaries.
Supervision
We guide and brief 400 regular volunteers who alternate each week.
We put in place sanitary measures but also safety measures to guarantee the smooth running of the distributions.
