Epicerie Caritas Plainpalais

Caritas grocery stores offer food and essential items at reduced prices to people on a low income. They are open to anyone with a card issued by a public or private social service.

A range of basic food items (sugar, flour, oil, pasta, orange juice, etc.), as well as everyday hygiene and care products (cleaning products, laundry detergent, personal care products, etc.) are guaranteed at prices lower than those found in traditional retail stores. Fresh fruit and vegetables delivered daily are also an integral part of the product range.

While maintaining affordable prices and the quality of the products and services offered are a priority, our grocery stores also provide other social services. They are subject to the same legislation as traditional businesses, making them a place for training and social reintegration close to the market. They also train apprentices in collaboration with the Caritas Geneva training program (Youth Training Service).
 

Who has access to Caritas grocery stores?

Anyone, with or without children, who has a personal identification card issued and certified by a public or private social assistance service. This card certifies that the holder has a low income. It must be presented by the user on each visit.

Who are our partners?

There are 21 Caritas grocery stores nationwide, forming the Caritas-Markt network. The products offered in these grocery stores come mainly from the Caritas Switzerland purchasing center in Sempach (LU), which sources, purchases, and receives goods from more than 300 suppliers, the main ones being Coop, Denner, Emmi, Migros, etc.

A partnership with a private foundation ensures high-quality fruit and vegetables at low prices as part of the "healthy and inexpensive" program.