Special visitor at low-cost grocery store
A prominent politician threw his support behind a chain of low-cost grocery stores in Luxembourg aimed at helping people on a shoe-string budget.
(MSS) A prominent politician threw his support behind a chain of low-cost grocery stores in Luxembourg aimed at helping people on a shoe-string budget.
On his recent visit to the "Cent Buttek" in Bettembourg, President of the Chamber of Deputies Laurent Mosar deemed the shop "necessary, even vital" for people in a precarious financial situation.
The concept, which is inspired by similar projects from Germany and France, began in Luxembourg in 2009 following the 2008 financial crisis. A second shop was since opened in Luxembourg City in 2010.
Run by volunteers Cent Butteks, the shops sell expired food from larger supermarket chains for a low flat rate.
Not only is the initiative helping and assisting the poor - it also fights food waste that many regard as inevitable and normal.
Some 160 volunteers are backing up the project, sorting, distributing and selling the food at the Cent Butteks.
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