Sozialmarkt Wien

Founded in 2008, Sozialmarkt Wien is a non-profit association based in Wien, Austria working on poverty & hunger, community development.

Sozialmarkt Wien is a non-profit association founded in 2008 by Alexander Schiel. It operates three discount markets in Vienna, in the districts of Favoriten, Donaustadt and Ottakring, where socially disadvantaged people can buy food and everyday goods at heavily reduced prices. Members are registered and entitled to shop at prices often around a third below normal retail or, in some cases, for free. The association states that it receives no public funding and relies on private donations and support from industry and business partners. It reports around 45,000 members and roughly 9,000 tonnes of goods distributed, and it also runs community activities such as outings and events for children. Its markets are in Vienna, Austria.