Helfende Hände

About Helfende Hände

Helfende Hände is an association that campaigns against food waste and supports people and animals in need. At Hernsteinerstraße 109 in Enzesfeld-Lindabrunn it runs a small local shop selling food that would otherwise end up in the bin.

A charitable corner shop

The association's full name is „Helfende Hände für Bedürftige und Tiere“ (Helping hands for people in need and animals). Its headquarters are in Wiener Neustadt; according to its flyer, the shop in Enzesfeld-Lindabrunn is the second. It is run by Anita Wakunda and Manfred Horvath.

• Food: goods that have reached their best-before date but are still fine
• Everyday needs: also things for daily use
• Price: everything is handed out for a small contribution towards costs
• Bread and rolls: free during opening hours while stocks last

Shopping without requirements

Unlike many social supermarkets, you do not need a shopping card or proof of income here. According to the municipality's website, there are no requirements at all for shopping, and everyone is welcome. The association names its aims as: saving food, saving money, helping people and supporting animals.

Help beyond the shop

On its flyer, the association offers even more:

• Transport services: for example to the doctor, to go shopping or to other appointments
• House and garden: help with gardening and various household tasks for older people and people in need

You can find out how these services are organised directly from the association.

Automatically translated from German.

Compiled by our editorial team.