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Re:An experimental program in Austria that creates work for ... by majewsky on Saturday December 10, 2022 @04:49PM (#33937210)
If welfare provides for a modest life, why are the Tafeln [1] overrun to the point of denying membership applications because of shortages?

[1] Die Tafeln are a group of privately-run food banks in Germany: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tafel_(Organisation) (no English Wikipedia article unfortunately)

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Re:An experimental program in Austria that creates work for ... by luckylion on Saturday December 10, 2022 @05:29PM (#33937627)
Because free/cheap food allows you to spend the cash part of benefits on other things.
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