Extension of the European Programme of food aid for the most deprived (PEAD) for 2012 and 2013

In fact 18 million people in need, in a context of increasing poverty in most countries in Europe, were threatened by a sharp reduction of 75% of the programme. This "temporary relief" will give thousands of associations delivering food aid a little more time to try to find other sources of supply.

But the issue remains unresolved after 2013