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SIM case study2024-05-26

Foodcard: Dignified state food aid for people in need

In October 2023, Estonia was the first country in Europe to start using a nationwide food card, giving people the freedom to buy the food that they want.

Case study details

Lead organisation
Maat
Estonia
Teemat
Addressing material deprivation
Target groups
Individuals experiencing poverty or social exclusion
Level of action
National
Source of funding
Public - EU
Budget
12,1 million €
Programming period
2021-2027
Project start
2023
Project end
2027
Type of initiative
Empowering people
Osallistujat
People in need
Internet and social
EU fund
ESF/ESF+