Food bank demand rising in Germany amid record-high inflation

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Keywords

💡Food banks

Food banks are charitable organizations that distribute food to individuals and families in need. In the context of the video, food banks near Berlin are struggling to meet the increasing demand for their services due to the cost of living crisis. The script mentions that some food banks are forced to turn people away, highlighting the severity of the situation.

💡Cost of living crisis

A cost of living crisis refers to a period when the cost of basic goods and services rises significantly, making it difficult for people to afford necessities. The video script discusses how the pandemic, war in Ukraine, and higher food and energy prices are contributing to such a crisis, affecting people's ability to purchase basic necessities.

💡Inflation rate

The inflation rate measures the average annual increase in prices over time. In the script, it is mentioned that Germany's inflation rate has been increasing since February, which directly impacts the cost of living and the affordability of supermarket goods for the average consumer.

💡State aid

State aid refers to financial assistance provided by the government to individuals or organizations in need. The video mentions that state aid is insufficient, with customers at food banks seeking basic necessities and struggling with the high costs of goods, indicating that more support is needed.

💡Energy costs

Energy costs refer to the expenses associated with the production and distribution of energy, such as electricity and fuel. The script notes that high energy costs are forcing food banks to increase the prices of their products, which in turn affects the affordability of food for those in need.

💡Price increase

A price increase is a rise in the cost of goods or services. The video script provides examples of how food prices have risen, with some items increasing by 20 to 50 percent, making it harder for people to afford even basic food items.

💡Volunteers

Volunteers are individuals who offer their time and effort to help others without payment. The food bank mentioned in the script is run by volunteers, emphasizing the importance of community support in addressing the crisis.

💡Government action

Government action refers to the steps taken by authorities to address societal issues. The video calls for government intervention, such as a law to require supermarkets to donate unsold food, similar to practices in France, to help alleviate the food crisis.

💡Relief packages

Relief packages are sets of measures designed to provide temporary financial or material assistance to those in need. The script mentions that the German government has agreed on two relief packages, including energy price subsidies and one-time payments for welfare recipients, as part of their response to the crisis.

💡Minimum wage

The minimum wage is the lowest hourly, daily, or monthly remuneration that employers are legally obligated to pay workers. The video script suggests that increasing the minimum wage is one of the measures that could be taken to help people cope with the rising cost of living.

💡Unemployment benefits

Unemployment benefits are financial assistance provided by the government to individuals who are unemployed and meeting certain criteria. The script indicates that welfare organizations are calling for an increase in unemployment benefits as part of a broader response to the cost of living crisis.

💡Precarious work

Precarious work refers to employment that is unstable, insecure, and often lacking in benefits and job security. The video script suggests that measures to combat precarious work are needed, as it is one of the factors contributing to the financial struggles faced by many.

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Transcripts

for months food banks like this one near

berlin have been complaining that demand

for their free or low cost aid is

increasing

some food banks have reported that they

are being forced to turn people away

the problem is likely to get worse as

the covet 19 pandemic the war in ukraine

higher food prices and energy costs are

contributing to a cost of living crisis

and because the country's inflation rate

has been increasing since february

making going to the supermarket a

growing problem for many people

we really look twice before buying

something we ask ourselves if we really

need it or if we can do without it and

wait for a

sale many of the customers at foodbanks

are going there for basic necessities

brand as i'm on my own and it costs more

than two euros it's not possible and

butter and not even sausage which used

to cost 99 cents and now sometimes costs

more than 2 euros

sometimes i go home from the shop with

tears in my eyes because there are a lot

of things i can't afford to buy anymore

state aid is not enough it's not just

one thing it's several things that come

together and affect our pocketbook

but like many supermarkets food banks

are also increasing their prices because

of high energy costs

one food bank says it increased the

price of some of its products by 20 to

50 percent

the food bank which is run by volunteers

is calling on the government to take

action

hence we have been asking the government

for a long time for a law to force

supermarkets to give away their unsold

goods like in france nothing has

so far the government has agreed on two

relief packages including a flat rate

for energy prices for all working people

a one-time payment for welfare

recipients and the 9 euro train ticket

food banks and welfare organizations are

also calling for more steps such as an

increase in the minimum wage and

unemployment benefits as well as

measures to combat precarious work