Restaurants du Cœur
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The Restaurants du Cœur (literally Restaurants of the Heart but meaning Restaurants of Love), commonly known as the Restos du Cœur, is a French charity founded by comedian Coluche (1944–1986) and its main activity is to distribute food packages and hot meals to those in need.
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The association targets the homeless and those with of low income (single families, elderly people with a low pension, young adults, etc.). The association also helps people to find housing and supports other projects. This not-for-profit association has the "reconnu d'utilité publique" (recognised as being of public interest) status which exempts it from specific taxes. The association, highly respected in France, is known for its huge number of volunteers (66,000 in 2015) and its original fund-raising method, particularly through its yearly Les Enfoirés concert.