Pfandbons instead of pawns: Caritas Vienna fights for poverty!

Pfandbons instead of pawns: Caritas Vienna fights for poverty!

Alsergrund, Österreich - In Vienna there will be no pawn rings on public garbage containers in the future. The idea stuck to falter because the city administration fears an increase in garbage. Instead, Caritas Vienna suggests an exciting alternative: people should donate pawnBons to needy. This initiative was launched by Caritas Director Klaus Schwertner and is primarily intended to benefit people affected.

For the beginning of the year, plates have been paid to reusable glass bottles and disposable containers, which has changed the Situation in the cities. More and more people are facing empties next to the garbage cans to help those in need. However, the MA 48 considers this behavior to be the contamination of public space. The parking of empty could have finished fines that are between 50 euros for an organ mandate and up to 2,000 euros in ads.

The idea of ​​the Pfandbon donation

Caritas Vienna is increasingly committed to people affected by poverty. Last year, an incredible 951 tons of food were distributed to the needy. Despite this high number, the call for food is getting louder, while the willingness to donate is stagnating. The new idea of ​​handing over Pfandbons to these people in the supermarket could be valuable support.

Schwertner emphasizes that the decision on whom the deposit is distributed is left to the donors. In this way, each individual can actively contribute to improving the living conditions of people in need. And with a small but effective step.

volunteers wanted

Caritas Vienna also calls on winning volunteers for their output offices. This support is more in demand than ever, because the demand for food increases rapidly. The commitment of volunteers is an essential building block to maintain and expand the help offers.

If you want to get involved in Caritas, you can find out more about the use of the donated funds. The organization provides information about its projects and their effects through regional and Austria -wide reports. In addition, Caritas undertakes to ensure the data protection of its donors, as on the website caritas.at

Caritas guides the data of the donor confidentially and does not pass it on to third parties. If you want to learn more or help you directly, you can donate to Caritas' donation account via the first bank . There you can also find ATM details like Iban and Bic.

Overall, there is a strong commitment to solidarity behind the Pfandbon initiative. Even if there are no pledge rings, people in Vienna are committed. It is about everyone - whether large or small - can and should contribute. If you have a good hand, you can move great through small gestures.