Grande braderie du Secours Populaire du Guilvinec

The Grande braderie du Secours Populaire, a gesture of solidarity in Guilvinec

Several times a year, from March to October, the Secours Populaire Français of the Guilvinec-Tréffiagat committee organizes its large street sales at its premises at 20, rue Emile Zola in Guilvinec. These events are the financial engine of the association, which donates the profits to its aid actions for people in difficulty in the Bigouden region. Everyone can find good deals for all ages and budgets, in a spirit of generosity and sharing.

The Secours Populaire street sales offer a wide range of items: men's, women's, and children's clothing, shoes, books, tableware, decorations, toys, small appliances, and lingerie. All these items come from donations collected throughout the year. Prices are deliberately kept very low so that everyone can access these second-hand products, regardless of their income level. Street sale hours are generally from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Secours Populaire in Guilvinec, an association serving the most deprived

The Secours Populaire Français is one of the largest humanitarian aid associations in France. Its Guilvinec-Tréffiagat committee has been established for a long time in this fishing port in Finistère and is committed daily to supporting people and families in difficulty. The street sales are key moments in local associative life: they mobilize volunteers, welcome the public, and generate essential resources for the operation of food, school, and social aid programs.

Guilvinec is the second largest artisanal fishing port in France in terms of landing volume. This lively town in the Bigouden region, at the southern tip of Finistère, is known for its bustling fish market and its strong maritime identity. Secours Populaire plays an essential social role here, particularly for fishermen's families and the most modest residents.

How to participate and donate?

To participate in the street sales, simply go to the Secours Populaire premises at 20, rue Emile Zola, 29730 Le Guilvinec, on the indicated days and times. The street sales are open to everyone. To donate items (clothes, books, tableware in good condition), contact the association directly. The precise dates of each street sale are announced on the national Secours Populaire website and relayed by the Guilvinec town hall.