Caritas-Markt Zürich Altstetten

The Caritas-Markt in Zürich Altstetten is an important part of the region's social infrastructure, offering people with a limited budget the opportunity to acquire high-quality everyday products at reduced prices. The range includes more than 1000 items, including staple foods such as sugar, flour, oil, pasta, and fresh fruit and vegetables, as well as hygiene products. The prices are up to 70% cheaper than in regular stores, and the offering is made possible by the generous support of local suppliers and foundations.

The Caritas-Markt is not only a shopping place but also a social meeting point. Here people of different backgrounds come together and can exchange ideas. The market specifically addresses families, seniors, and people who depend on social assistance or other financial support and who hold a KulturLegi or a special shopping card. These cards allow further access to discounts and offers in order to increase the quality of life of those affected.

The concept aims to enable a healthy and balanced diet for everyone. Through the broad product range, it is ensured that even people with little money get the opportunity to eat in a high-quality and varied way. In addition, the Caritas-Markt relies on sustainability by selling food declared as surplus by partner companies at preferential prices, thus helping to avoid food waste. The atmosphere in the market is designed to offer a pleasant shopping experience and to lower the inhibition threshold to shop in a social context. Thus the Caritas-Markt also serves as a place of integration and is supported by a dedicated team of volunteers and staff from work-integration programs who actively help shape operations.