Good to know.
Answers to frequently asked questions, notes on shelf life and figures on poverty in Vorarlberg.
Frequently asked questions
Is my donation tax-deductible?
Yes. Donations can be deducted as part of your tax return, and by companies and clubs as a business expense. For this we need your first and last name exactly as in the Central Population Register as well as your date of birth. A correction during the assessment is not possible.
How do I donate?
Directly on this page by card, Apple Pay, PayPal, EPS or SEPA direct debit, one-time or monthly. Or by bank transfer to the account under “Prefer a bank transfer?” on the donation page.
Will I receive a donation receipt?
For online donations it is sent automatically by email, please also check your spam folder. For bank transfers, send us your name, date of birth and email address and we will confirm.
Can I donate food?
We are happy to accept food donations from companies, please get in touch. Unfortunately we cannot accept any from individuals. It is best to ask at your local supermarket, we work together with most of them.
How can €15 be worth around €150?
We rescue perfectly good food from disposal, and we often receive it as a donation. Our costs come from transport, storage, electricity, fuel, rent and administration. This way a family receives up to 30 kg of food per week for about €15 in costs, which would be around €150 in a supermarket.
Best-before date: enjoy without risk
The best-before date (“best before”) tells you until when a food keeps its properties if stored correctly. After that it is often still perfectly fine. Check appearance, smell and taste.
The use-by date (“use by”) is found on highly perishable goods such as fresh mince or fish. After that date they should no longer be eaten.
Poverty in Vorarlberg
- Around 68,000 people in Vorarlberg are considered at risk of poverty.
- 12,000 to 14,000 people are affected by precarious poverty.
- According to the Armutskonferenz, the at-risk-of-poverty rate, averaged over three years, is more than three percentage points above the Austrian average.
- 33,000 households spend more than 40 percent of their income on housing.