Soup Day 2021
DISTRIBUTING FOOD - RELIEVING POVERTY
For almost 20 years, the Foundation "Schweizer Tafel" has been distributing free groceries to more than 500 social institutions such as shelters for the homeless, street kitchens, emergency shelters and aid organizations. The perfectly edible food comes mainly from Swiss wholesalers, producers or even retailers who donate their surplus goods to the Schweizer Tafel. Around 16 tons of food come together every day. Every year, the Schweizer Tafel distributes more than 4,000 tons of food to the relevant dispensing points and facilities in German and French-speaking Switzerland. The Schweizer Tafel reduces food waste and at the same time helps people in need and in financial difficulties.
Milestones soup day
CHF 5,000: With CHF 5,000, we can save more than 10,000 kilograms of food from deterioration.
CHF 10,000: With CHF 10,000 we can distribute more than 20,000 packages of rice and pasta.
CHF 12’000: With CHF 12,000 we can distribute 48,000 meals to those affected by poverty
In 2019, 735,000 people in Switzerland were living below the poverty line - and the trend is rising.
Poverty means undersupply in important areas of life (material, cultural and social). Affected people do not achieve the minimum standard of living that is perceived as acceptable in Switzerland. There are not enough resources available to participate in an integrated social life. Those who are poor often live in isolation and sometimes have to live with severe restrictions on their diet.
Since the beginning of the Covid-19 crisis, it has sharpened the situation of those affected by poverty and the demand for food has increased significantly.
What support do we need for this?
For the Schweizer Tafel, it is a matter of course to make a special effort in times of crisis. For the volunteers in the patrons' associations, it is now a matter close to their hearts to sensitize the population to the issue of poverty in Switzerland and to show solidarity with those affected by poverty. Supporting social projects is a fundamental task for the service clubs. The partners show a deeper awareness of the plight this year.
And you? Do you also think that, especially during the pandemic, your commitment can alleviate the plight of many people? Your support motivates and successfully carries on our work.
You can find a lot of information about the Schweizer Tafel Foundation and the Soup Day 2021 here: www.schweizertafel.ch
A big and heartfelt THANK YOU for your solidarity with those affected by poverty!