Solidarity in Waidhofen: Red Cross helps the needy every Saturday!

Solidarity in Waidhofen: Red Cross helps the needy every Saturday!

Am Südtirolerplatz 3, 3340 Waidhofen an der Ybbs, Österreich - In Waidhofen an der Ybbs, an impressive joint project takes place every Saturday. Voluntary helpers of the Red Cross work with high pressure to output foods for the needy for the needy about the Tafel Austria . Mayor Werner Krammer and Vice Mayor Armin Bahr support the committed team on site, which underlines solidarity in the city. At Südtirolerplatz 3, the Red Cross has rented suitable rooms to store and output the food.

effective organization for the needy

The process is well thought out: Registration for the output begins at 6:30 p.m., and numerous people are waiting in front of the doors, including migrants and people in difficult situations. Christine Brandl, the head of the Tafel, explains: "At 7 p.m. the first bus comes with food. Everything has to be sorted and lined up quickly." The ingredients mostly come from regional dealers and partially include products that have expired or that can no longer be sold.

Food allocation takes place with carefully and takes into account the size of the households, so that all the needy is sufficiently cared for. "It is impressive to see how helpful the Waidhofner population is. Solidarity is very important here," emphasizes Krammer. This weekly action is not only organized by the helpers, but also offers space for personal interactions that often reveal emotional stories. Despite the tight schedule, there is always a moment for a conversation, which gives the whole campaign a human touch, as a volunteer reports. The work of the table is therefore not only important, but also a valuable connection between the people in Waidhofen.