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When food becomes luxury: food banks in Germany under pressure
Der Geschäftsführer der Hamburger Tafel e. V. Jan Henrik Hellwege Credit: Dag von Boor
Rising food prices and global crises are causing more and more people in Germany to financial hardship. Cities such as Hamburg in particular show how severe the effects are — while the number of people in need continues to grow. Aid organizations such as Hamburger Tafel e. V. are trying to fill the gap, care for tens of thousands of people a week and come under increasing pressure themselves in the process. Managing Director Jan Henrik Hellwege provides insights into the challenges and limits of aid.
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