Wenn das Geld nicht reicht: Ein Tag bei der Mannheimer Tafel und in einer Suppenküche

More and more Mannheim residents are dependent on food assistance. The number of customers at food banks is increasing – and the "Suppenschüssel," a Mannheim soup kitchen, is also serving significantly more lunches than before. The Mannheim Food Bank provides food to around 5,000 to 6,000 people weekly. One person who makes this help possible is Wolfgang. He has been working at the Mannheim Food Bank for almost ten years, collecting food donations from supermarkets, gas stations, and bakeries. We accompanied him on his early morning rounds and also spoke with customers at the food bank. What we were repeatedly told here: Food in supermarkets is becoming increasingly expensive, while donations are decreasing at the same time. A major problem. One day later, I'm with Christa at the Mannheim "Suppenschüssel." Almost every Thursday of the year, she and around 15 other volunteers prepare a hot lunch for 100 to 120 people. "A hot meal a day is worth a lot," says one of the guests this morning. He is homeless and has been coming by every week for ten years. This is part three of our video series "Mannheim's Heroes." In this series, we introduce you to the people who keep Mannheim running. People who work full-time or voluntarily for others—usually working long hours, in their free time, or even in life-threatening situations. Could you imagine helping out like Wolfgang or Christa in your free time? Or are you perhaps already volunteering? Let us know in the comments and don't forget to subscribe to our channel so you won't miss any more videos! Editor: Sophia Gehr Camera and Editing: Malix