Ölz supports the BILLA & Caritas project „NextGenBuddies“

From 7th to 25th September 2026, Ölz der Meisterbäcker donated to the project for every Ölz Schulmaus sold at BILLA and BILLA PLUS.
Thanks to the tremendous support of customers, a total of €10,000 was donated to the initiative.

The symbolic cheque presentation took place in early October at BILLA PLUS Vienna, attended by representatives from BILLA and Ölz der Meisterbäcker.

The initiative by Volunteering@WU, Caritas Vienna and BILLA brings together students and children from socially disadvantaged families.
Since 2010, around 2000 students from the Vienna University of Economics and Business and the IFZ Salzburg have been involved as:

• Learning buddies
• Music buddies
• Sports buddies

Every week, they accompany children and young people between the ages of 6 and 18, strengthening their knowledge, self-confidence and team spirit – and creating encounters that have a lasting effect.

BILLA on the initiative
"We at BILLA have supported NextGenBuddies from the very beginning, driven by our conviction that knowledge shapes the future and education creates opportunities for life. The impressive commitment of around 2000 students shows how much can be achieved when young people pass on their knowledge. Their dedication fills us with great pride"’
— Robert Nagele, BILLA Executive Board

Ölz on the joint campaign
“The partnership with BILLA and NextGenBuddies shows just how much can be achieved through shared commitment. We are delighted to be able to contribute to the further development of this valuable project.”
— Sabine Exel, Key Account Manager at Ölz der Meisterbäcker