Red Cross markets: life-saving support for the needy in the district!

Red Cross markets: life-saving support for the needy in the district!

In Kremsmünster and Windischgarsten, the Red Cross markets are available as indispensable supports for people with low incomes. These facilities offer necessary foods and products at symbolic prices. But how exactly does this supporting system work? In 2016, the Rotkreuz-Markt in the Kremsmünster region was launched, followed by another market in the Pyhrn Priel in October 2022. In these markets, a weekly shopping limit of 36 euros is set, which enables access to food for many needy.

In order to be able to make purchases from the markets, customers need a purchasing authorization card, the application of which is available from the community of residence, the Rotkreuz district office in Kirchdorf or directly in the market. Income boundaries are bound to this card, the requests make applications easier: for single people, the limit is 1,450 euros, for couples at 2,050 euros and each child brings additional 370 euros. By increasing these income limits, even more people now have access to the markets.

humanity and social responsibility

The Upper Austria. Red Cross is strongly involved against the growing challenges of poverty in our society. The President of the Upper Austria. Red Cross, Dr. Aichinger Walter, emphasizes the financial and psychological needs, from which many people suffer. Often the worries cannot be recognized at first glance and play down behind closed doors. In 2024, the Rotkreuz markets supported 488 customers with over 5,900 purchases. The operation of these markets is fully supported by voluntary employees who donate around 10,000 hours of their time annually to help people on the edge of society.

A central motto of the Red Cross markets is "distribute instead of destroying". The markets receive perishable goods free of charge from food dealers, farmers and private individuals, which not only saves money, but also counteracts food waste. The need for such offers is growing steadily, and the markets are supported by donations and commitment from companies and municipalities.

opening times and locations

The Red Cross markets in Kremsmünster and Windischgarsten are not only a point of contact for people in need, but also contribute to promoting social cohesion. The opening times of the markets are as follows:

If you need support for the operation of the Rotkreuz market or have a question, you can contact Monika Felbermayr, the GSD district coordinator. The Red Cross markets are an example of lived solidarity and humanity in difficult times that help to make the lives of many people a little bit better.

Further information can be found in the reports of My district and red cross Upper Austria . For another context of waste of food, interested parties can view the information from Tafel Germany