The basic food supplies are running out at the Vienna social markets

In September, 26,000 Viennese already had shopping authorization for the five social markets of the Samaritan Association - and the trend is rising. Customers can purchase food and everyday products here at significantly lower prices. However, items such as oil, butter, rice, pasta, and flour are not always available in sufficient quantities.

Basic foodstuffs are no longer sufficient

"Due to the increased demand, we are more often reaching our limits. Especially basic foodstuffs are quickly sold out - and in the worst case, people have to leave empty-handed and then buy them at a much higher price in the supermarket," explains Georg Jelenko, head of the social markets of the Samaritan Association Vienna.

Social markets ask for help

"It's not just about affordable food, but also about ensuring that no one feels rejected. Every full shopping cart means a piece of security, and that's exactly what we need more of," emphasizes state manager Oliver Löhlein.

The demand in the social markets of the Samaritan Association Vienna has increased by around 30 percent in the past three years, from 20,000 to 26,000 people with shopping authorization. A purchase means a saving of about two-thirds for the customers compared to the supermarket. To ensure that the shelves in the social market do not remain empty, they rely on support.

How Viennese can support the social markets

(Red)

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