Growing hunger: the role of the tables in Austria

Growing hunger: the role of the tables in Austria

In Austria, the topic of poverty is becoming increasingly present, and this can be clearly seen from the increase in the so -called "tables". These facilities are contact points that provide free food that come from supermarkets or are made available as donations. There are currently around 120 such boards in the country that support people in difficult financial positions.

The visibility of poverty has increased in recent years, and more and more people have to fall back on blackboard help. This development makes it clear that the gap between rich and poor is getting bigger. According to reports, around five percent of the Austrian population have more than half of the entire property, monetary and participation. This raises questions about social justice and illuminates the growing dissatisfaction in society.

The growing number of boards

The tables not only offer food, but also hope for many people who are in a financially tense situation. These facilities are dependent on the foods of supermarkets to be donated before they can expire or can no longer be sold. This practice helps to reduce food waste, but at the same time it is an indicator of increasing need for emergency help. More and more citizens have to line up in line for the boards in order to at least come to basic care.

Responsibility for this development lies not only among the individuals, but also at the political level that has not improved the economic framework for many families. Many people are forced to search for additional jobs to make ends meet, which is often not sufficient. There are also increasing living costs that further increase the pressure on economically weaker households.

The standardization of social benefits and better access to vocational training could be positive steps in order to reduce the increased need for boards. Despite the efforts at the political level, access to resources for many people remains limited.

The tables are criticized, not only for their necessity, but also for the way they are perceived in society. Some people feel stigmatized by using boards, which shows that social problems have deeper roots. It becomes clear again that access to nutritious foods represents a fundamental human right and should not simply be regarded as an alms solution.

The challenge is still to draw the public's attention to these social developments. Access to healthy foods must be guaranteed for all citizens, regardless of their social status. Further information can be found here .