In 2022, 702,000 people in Switzerland were affected by poverty. Among them are an above-average number of single parents and people with little education who are unable to find a new job after losing their job. Unfortunately, 99,000 children are also affected by poverty.

Caritas markets in Switzerland offer people on a tight budget high-quality everyday products that are up to 70% cheaper than in supermarkets.

This service is used, for example, by families on a tight budget who receive supplementary benefits, working poor people, people who have lost their jobs and people for whom the AHV pension is not enough, and many more.

“” However, Caritas Markt Bern, for example, also offers an opportunity to people who want to regain a foothold in working life after a long period of unemployment. The individual and family circumstances of each person can be taken into account,“” says Mr. Daniel Lauper, Sales Manager Markets Bern and Oberland.

The market offers a range of basic foodstuffs such as bread, milk, sugar, flour, oil, pasta and various other items. It also sells fresh fruit and vegetables as well as various hygiene and non-food products.

This means a great deal of financial relief for those affected.

ewimed breast pumps are now a new addition to the range at the Caritas store in Bern, complemented by various accessories such as breastfeeding bustiers, replacement bottles, cooling and transport bags and more.

The Caritas market is also a meeting place that brings people together. With the KulturLegi, those affected can take advantage of heavily discounted leisure, cultural, sporting and educational activities in the canton of Bern and many other places throughout Switzerland. A valuable initiative to counteract exclusion.

“” We are very pleased that we can make a small contribution against poverty in Switzerland and support young mothers with our donation “”, Daniel Urfer, Managing Director, ewimed Switzerland AG.

Source of information: Caritas Bern