Sustainable bargains: Red Cross market for young families on the upswing!

In Grieskirchen steigt die Nachfrage nach Sozialmärkten, während Freiwillige und Familien den Rot-Kreuz-Markt besuchen.
In Grieskirchen, the demand for social markets is increasing, while volunteers and families visit the Red Cross market. (Symbolbild/ANAGAT)

Sustainable bargains: Red Cross market for young families on the upswing!

In the past few months, the social markets in the Grieskirchen and Eferding region have seen an increase to new customers, especially single mothers and young families. These trends are clearly visible, especially in the red-cross markets and the Revital shops of Volkshilfe. Fred Edlinger, Head of Volkshilfe, emphasizes that more and more young buyers: attach importance to sustainability and search specifically for summer clothing and household items. Decorative items are also very popular and enjoy continuous popularity. According to meinzirk.at, the red-cross-market eferding, which has about 150, is particularly asked.

In order to support the needs of the customer: inside, proof of authorization is required in the Red Cross market. The offer includes affordable goods for daily needs that enable socially weaker people to make purchasing. In view of the growing need, more public visibility and advertising are advertised in order to make these market offers even better known. "We would like to look more at our market," says Edlinger, who points out that donations are particularly welcome during opening hours to minimize challenges for the volunteers.

volunteers valuable work

The Rot-Kreuz-Markt Eferding rely on the support of volunteers who usually play a major role in social projects. Around 50 volunteers: Inside, in the Red Cross market. In Schlüßlberg, three volunteers support the Revital shop, but more helpers are sought in Eferding. According to drk.de, such clothing stores also offer valuable employment opportunities. Interested parties can get involved in various activities such as sales and sorting and at the same time gain valuable experience that are important for the résumé.

Volunteering not only has social, but also economic advantages. It strengthens the community and ensures a reduction in social costs. At this point, the page sustainability-wirtschaft.de highlights the central importance of voluntary work for society. Almost 29 million people in Germany volunteer, which includes an economic value of around 144 billion euros per year. It is essential to promote and recognize this valuable work to ensure social cohesion and economic stability.

Shops at an overview

The Red Cross and People's Welfare Markets offer numerous opportunities to make bargains again and again. Here is an overview of the social markets in the region:

markets/flea markets opening times
Rot-Kreuz-Markt Peuerbach Tuesday and Friday 2-17 p.m.
Rot-Kreuz-Markt Grieskirchen Tuesday and Friday 2-17 p.m.
ORA flea market Gallspach Friday 2-17 p.m.
ORA flea market Grieskirchen Friday 2-17 p.m.
Volkshilfe Revital-Shop Schlüßlberg Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Red Cross flea market St. Georgen every first and third Thursday and every first Saturday of the month
Red Cross market Eferding Tuesday and Thursday 2-16:30 p.m.
Volkshilfe Revital-Shop Eferding Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The shopping facilities in the region are diverse and not only offer bargains for everyone, but also a good opportunity for volunteering. It is to be hoped that even more people can be inspired.

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