Press Release 14th April 2025

Over 111 tons of donations: BILLA and Sutterlüty customers generously donated during the LEO & Lions Collection Day 2025

Once again, a LEO & Lions Collection Day took place in selected BILLA and BILLA PLUS stores, as well as in two Sutterlüty locations. Thanks to the strong willingness to donate from customers, over 4,400 banana boxes filled with donations—amounting to more than 111 tons—were collected. The donations primarily consisted of staple foods and hygiene products, which were received by volunteers and subsequently distributed to local aid organizations, women’s shelters, homes, and social accommodations.

Five people in formal attire stand in a row, smiling, and shaking hands in a venue. A large screen behind them displays logos of Lions International, Leo, and Billa.

From left to right: Karl Brewi (Lions Clubs International Director), Andreas Streit (Head of Sustainability REWE International), Fabrício Oliveira (Lions International President), Michael Paterno (BILLA Board Member), and Eva Gfrerer-Unterlerchner (Chair of the Lions Austria Governing Council) are pleased about the longstanding collaboration between BILLA and the LEO & Lions Clubs. / Copyright: © BILLA AG / Robert Harson, Reproduction for PR purposes free of charge

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At a glance

BILLA and the LEO & Lions Clubs called for the annual donation action day on April 5th
Customers had the opportunity to donate food and hygiene products on-site at 111 BILLA PLUS stores, seven BILLA markets, and two Sutterlüty locations.
The collected products benefit people affected by poverty in Austria

Michael Paterno, BILLA Board Member: “The LEO and Lions Collection Day took place for the first time over ten years ago. We are very pleased that this longstanding initiative once again impressively demonstrated the importance of social cohesion this year. This year's collection day even saw more product donations than last year. This is only possible thanks to the active engagement of our customers, employees in the stores, and the LEO and Lions teams.”

Fabrício Oliveira, Lions International President: “Implementing projects like the LEO and Lions Collection Day together with our major partner BILLA in Austria is very close to our hearts. Around 1,100 members from 135 LEO and Lions Clubs were involved. I have been part of the Lions Club for almost 40 years, and I am proud to see what we can achieve together. Our goal is to continue helping and supporting in the future.”

Lions Club and LEO Club working for social justice

The Lions Club has been committed to socially disadvantaged, ill, and disabled people worldwide for over 100 years, supporting children and young people, and providing aid in disaster situations. The first Lions Club in Austria was founded in Graz in 1952, and there are now around 250 locations across the country. The youth organization LEO Club is also highly committed to social projects.