Project against poverty

“Something good” is cooked at the Chancenhaus

Johannes Rauch and Samariterbund Wien President Susanne Drapalik (right) together with the project team at the handover of the "Samariter Kisterl".(Bild: BMSGPK/Dorfegger )

The Samariterbund's new project supplies people living in poverty with fresh food and recipes. Social Affairs Minister Johannes Rauch (Greens) was present at the launch in the Chancenhaus.

Rising food prices are causing problems for more and more people. As part of the "Koch was G'scheits" project, people living in poverty are supplied with the "Samariter Kisterl", which saves on food costs and promotes healthy eating.

Staying hungry is unacceptable
To mark the launch, Social Affairs Minister Johannes Rauch (Greens) visited the Chancenhaus, where 66 Kisterl boxes were distributed to residents. "It is unacceptable for people to go hungry in a rich country like Austria," emphasized Rauch.

The "Samariter Kisterl" provides high-quality food and hygiene products to families affected by poverty in facilities for homeless people and refugees, as well as to the families of the LernLEO children's learning facilities.

Aiming for 8000 meals per month
"Every month, 600 'Samariter Kisterln' are delivered, and there are also recipes for the recipients," explains project manager Daniela Offenbacher. However, the need for meals is constantly increasing. The Samariterbund's aim is therefore to distribute 8,000 meals a month to people in need in future, compared to the current figure of 6,000.