Access to affordable food
The social supermarkets work according to a simple principle: companies such as #schongenial partner Maximarkt donate surplus food or food that is close to its best-before date, as well as non-food products, which are then passed on to people on low incomes at very low prices.
Sustainability and social responsibility
In addition to directly alleviating the effects of poverty, social supermarkets also make a valuable contribution to sustainability by reducing food waste. Many of the products sold in SOMA markets would otherwise have been thrown away. This dual impact - helping people in need and using resources sustainably - makes social markets a win-win situation for the economy and society.
Out of the poverty trap with educational programmes
In addition, social supermarkets are increasingly committed to educational offers and integration programmes in order to create long-term prospects for people in difficult circumstances.
The network of social supermarkets in Austria is growing steadily. More and more companies are recognising the importance of this initiative and are supporting it by donating goods or making financial contributions.
These measures make social supermarkets an indispensable part of the fight against poverty and a model for social justice and sustainable business.
