Question 1

Where can you eat for free in Bern?

Accepted Answer

According to the app, the Sunday supper at Dock 8 run by the City of Bern (Holligerhof 8, Sundays 5.45–7 pm, for people with little money) and soup and bread at Treffpunkt Azzurro (Lindenrain 5) every first Monday of the month from 6 pm are free. With “Free only” the app shows just these offers.

Question 2

Where is the soup kitchen in Bern?

Accepted Answer

The Sleeper Gassenküche is at Neubrückstrasse 19, 3012 Bern. It serves a hot evening meal every day from 6 to 8 pm for CHF 5, for everyone and with no sign-up.

Question 3

Where is there a cheap lunch in Bern?

Accepted Answer

La Prairie at Sulgeneckstrasse 7 serves lunch for CHF 5 from Tuesday to Friday from 12.30; be seated by 12.40. Treffpunkt Azzurro at Lindenrain 5 has a set meal for CHF 7, cheaper with a KulturLegi, AHV/IV or social assistance.

Question 4

How can I get cheap groceries in Bern?

Accepted Answer

At the Caritas market Bern, food and toiletries are cheaper with a KulturLegi or shopping card. Tischlein deck dich gives you food for little money once a week; you apply for the customer card at a social services office (Sozialfachstelle).