Food aid for students: four social grocery stores open in Luxembourg

The Liège-Luxembourg Academic Hub and the Belgian Red Cross are launching a support system for students facing financial difficulties in the province.

Quatre épiceries sociales de la Croix-Rouge accessibles aux étudiants de la province

Haute École Robert Schuman

Facing budget challenges, the Liège-Luxembourg Academic Hub and the Belgian Red Cross have implemented a food aid program for higher education students in Luxembourg province.

The Liège-Luxembourg Academic Hub and the Belgian Red Cross have launched a food aid program for higher education students in Luxembourg province. This initiative aims to support those experiencing financial difficulties.
Four social grocery stores will open in Arlon, Bastogne, Libramont, and Virton. Students from the Academic Hub's institutions will be able to purchase food and hygiene products at reduced prices. The offerings will include fruits, vegetables, fish, legumes, as well as items like shampoo and menstrual products.
To access this service, students must visit a partner social grocery store once a month. They will receive a basket with a market value of €40 for a cost of €20. They will need to present their student card or a school attestation and sign a declaration of honor upon registration.
Based on information from the official source: HERS — Haute École Robert Schuman (28/10/2026)