<< Objectives >>The fight against poverty is a strong and growing issue in Europe. There are many actors involved in food aid. A paradigm shift in their operating models is inevitable. ECHOP's aim is to support and train the leaders of food aid structures in diversifying the sources of supply of more virtuous food products for vulnerable groups through a dynamic of social innovation and ecological transition.<< Implementation >>1/ A common European methodological repository of sources of supply to bring out good practices 2/ A practical and methodological guide to support the evolution of professional practices 3/ An online training to ensure the skills development of leaders of food aid structures 4/ A white paper of recommendations for associative-public-private actors to position themselves and act in this sector<< Results >>1/ An increase in the skills of the leaders of food aid structures 2/ Strengthened socio-economic models facilitating access to more regular, qualitative and quantitative food aid 3/ Greater involvement of vulnerable groups and local partners through times dedicated for sharing knowledge and decision making 4/ Strengthened territorial networks involved in sustainable development and social innovation initiatives.
