Over a third of French people cannot afford three meals a day

A new survey published Wednesday has found that over a third of people living in France cannot afford three meals a day.

The survey, carried out by Ipsos on behalf of the aid organization Secours Populaire (People’s Relief), found that 32% of people are not always able to afford enough food, or healthy food, to make three meals a day.

The survey also found that most people chose to limit their meat consumption first when struggling to afford food, with 72% saying they cut out meat at least occasionally.

Just under half, 43%, say they can no longer afford to eat fruit and vegetables every day.

The survey was conducted between June 17 and 18 and interviewed 996 people aged 16 and over by phone.