Social Grocery
The City of Athens Reception and Solidarity Centre’s Social Grocery Store operates at the Solidarity Hub (2 Domokou Street) across from Larissa Station. The main goal is to empower the city’s vulnerable residents and cover their primary needs in food and basic goods.
Staffed by experienced and specialized staff, it serves 450 beneficiaries per month by providing twice monthly with food, personal hygiene and cleaning products. In addition, the beneficiaries can access psychosocial support, counseling and/or referrals to other facilities, where they can also seek help and social protection.
Service hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 – 15:00
Registration candidates: Residents of Athens whose annual family income does not exceed the poverty line (as defined every year by the Hellenic Statistical Authority-ELSTAT).
- Application (to be filled in at K.Y.A.D.A.’s Social Service)
- ID Card
- Recent Income Tax Notice
- Passport and residence permits for all family members if they are not Greek citizens
- Recent Marital Status Certificate
- Birth Certificates for all family members
- Unemployment card (if available)
- Lease contract if the residence is rented or permanent residence certificate or public utility bill (electricity, phone services or water supply). If you are hosted, the E1 and a public utility bill of the host are required.
Applications are accepted throughout the year at 35 Pireos Street from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
All the supporting documents should be submitted in photocopies. The beneficiaries are reviewed every year, for a possible change of their socio-economic situation.
The supply of the distributed goods is covered by K.Y.A.D.A.’s budget and is supported by donations and sponsorships from companies and individuals. Every contribution in food items, personal hygiene products, cleaning products, baby and kids’ items is acceptable, to keep supporting the city’s non-haves.
If you want to support us in any way, you can contact us at 210526515/516 and 210-9233310 or via e-mail at seckyada@otenet.gr
For any information on the facility’s operation, please contact:
- City of Athens – Citizen’s Mutual Aid Hub
2 Domokou Street & Philadelphias Street 10440 Athens
Tel. 210 8223718 - City of Athens Reception and Solidarity Centre
35 Pireos Street 10552 Athens
Tel. 210 5246515- 516 (press 1)
Email: seckyada@athens.gr