Presentation of the association
The SurpreNantes Épicerie is a student association based on the Tertre campus in Nantes. Every Monday from 5:00 pm to 6:45 pm, at the Censive Tertre Campus (room C015), it offers a free solidarity grocery service for students experiencing financial difficulties.
The principle is simple : collect unsold food items and hygiene products and redistribute them free of charge to students in need. Every Monday, a distribution is organized by registration to ensure fair access and an organization adapted to the number of beneficiaries.
To attend the distributions, it is simple: you just need to register via the link published each week on our website or on our Instagram account @lasurprenantesepicerie. Students must book their spot in advance in order to access the grocery service.
The SurpreNantes Épicerie was created in 2019 in a context marked by increasing student financial hardship. Faced with the difficulties experienced by many students, the association was founded with the aim of offering a concrete, accessible, and solidarity-based solution.
The project aims to provide students with free access to food and hygiene products, while also promoting the recovery of unsold goods. By setting up a solidarity grocery system directly on campus, the founders wanted to create a service close to students, adapted to their needs and based on mutual support.
Since its creation, the association has been part of a strong student solidarity dynamic, aiming not only to provide practical support but also human support, making the grocery a place of exchange and listening.
Our values and commitments
The SurpreNantes Épicerie is primarily based on values of solidarity, inclusion, and sharing. The association is committed to welcoming all students without distinction of origin, social background, or academic path, in a spirit of kindness and respect.
Its actions are part of the fight against student precarity by providing concrete and accessible assistance. At the same time, the association contributes to the fight against food waste by promoting the recovery and redistribution of unsold goods. This dual social and environmental mission is at the heart of its commitment.
Beyond material assistance, the SurpreNantes Épicerie also aims to be a space for listening and guidance, and promotes a positive and engaged vision of student life.