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Selflessness: A driving force of local solidarity

November 2025

At the Restos du Cœur, solidarity is never just a single gesture.

It takes shape every day through thousands of simple acts carried out by individuals, teams, associations, and partners who believe that a fairer world often begins… around a table.

It is this network of goodwill, this web of committed hearts, that makes solidarity endure and grow.

A collective energy that sustains the Restos du Cœur

Behind every meal served, every parcel prepared, every smile exchanged, there is a human chain.

Volunteers, of course — but also businesses, schools, shopkeepers, local institutions, and ordinary citizens.

They all contribute in their own way to keeping the heart of solidarity beating.

In many communities, the Restos du Cœur can count on the generosity of local partners such as bakeries donating unsold goods, market gardeners offering part of their harvests, or schools organising collections.

Sometimes modest but often decisive, these gestures remind us of a simple truth: selflessness multiplies when it is shared.

Giving: a shared responsibility

Solidarity does not rest on a few shoulders. It is built together.

Every actor -- from volunteer to business, donor to neighbour -- helps keep a vital mission alive: that no one is left behind.

At the Restos du Cœur, this collective responsibility is expressed through concrete actions such as:

  • hot meals served daily,
  • food parcels prepared with care,
  • administrative support for families,
  • and, beyond that, a compassionate ear that restores confidence.

These gestures are only possible thanks to everyone’s involvement.

Selflessness becomes a civic movement, a collective momentum that extends beyond the walls of each Resto du Cœur to nourish society as a whole.

From individual giving to shared solidarity

The ways of giving have evolved in recent years.

Some give their time, others share their skills, still others offer financial support or pass on a legacy of values.

But behind these differences lies a shared conviction: solidarity cannot be outsourced, it must be lived.

Whether occasional or ongoing, tangible or symbolic, selflessness feeds a common hope: a world where everyone finds their place.

This is what Restos du Cœur of Belgium reminds us of each and every day through their volunteers, partners, and all those who contribute, near or far, to their mission.

A quiet strength, rooted in local communities

The Restos du Cœur are not just a place of assistance. They are the local lungs of solidarity.

Each Resto adapts to its surroundings, builds ties with local stakeholders, and responds to real needs.

This closeness is a precious asset that fosters swift, fair, and humane action.

By strengthening this dynamic, forging partnerships, and mobilising local initiatives, everyone becomes a driver of change.

That is the true beauty of selflessness: it unfolds in trust, respect, and simplicity.

And you, what role do you wish to play?

Solidarity is not an abstract concept.

It is nourished by gestures, initiatives, and encounters.

Every contribution, big or small, has value because it sustains a collective hope.

To find out how you can get involved -- become a volunteer, organise a collection, support a local Resto du Cœur -- visit our website :

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Together, let’s keep this quiet strength alive for it brings warmth to so many lives day after day.

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