Tafel Regensburg temporarily closed – investigations and lack of staff!

Tafel Regensburg temporarily closed – investigations and lack of staff!

In a surprising decision, the Regensburger Tafel has announced that it will close its doors until September 12th. Loud Mercury There are many reasons for this: there are no responsible people, a lack of staff is a constant companion and absences due to illness and vacation time do the rest. This is particularly bitter for the up to 5,000 people in need of help every week who rely on food supplies.

The closure is also accompanied by a tense internal climate. At the beginning of June there was a house search at the board because there was suspicion of infidelity on the part of the chair. An ongoing investigation by the public prosecutor could further strain the situation. The evaluation of the seized data will probably take several months, and whether the allegations have any substance remains uncertain. In conversations with volunteers, a picture emerged of massive tensions within the club.

Political reactions and the state of affairs

Politicians are alarmed. SPD parliamentary group leader Thomas Burger is calling for a quick replacement offer to ensure basic supplies for those in need. South Germans reports on a political dispute that will be further heated up before the local elections in 2026. Social Mayor Astrid Freudenstein points to state aid that should be available, while the city and the social welfare office are overwhelmed and there is a lack of logistics. The departure between the “Rengschburger Herzen” and the Tafel board is clear, and Arno Birkenfelder, the association’s board member, is calling for a new start if the current leadership is not able to adequately look after those in need.

Some in loud political circles are puzzled by Freudenstein's cautious approach to city government. Carolin Wagner from the SPD calls for courageous action and criticizes the previous arguments. Against the background of the survey just published by the AWO, in which 40% of respondents emphasize the shortage of skilled workers as the biggest challenge and 38.5% see a lack of financing as a problem, this situation is difficult to bear. Around 85% of those surveyed also blame rising living costs for their clients, which is only likely to worsen the supply situation.

Summary of the situation

The Regensburg board is exposed: internal disputes, a lack of leadership and the massive challenge posed by the shortage of skilled workers, everything is going in circles. The rejection of cuts in the federal budget, as demanded by AWO President Michael Groß, is becoming increasingly urgent. Not only the political landscape, but also the basic services of the city and its needy people are threatening the social structure

A look into the future is more than uncertain given the current state of affairs. The food bank will remain closed until September 12th, after which it will reopen. Reforms are long overdue, and the questions they raise are as clear as they are pressing. What can happen next and who will take responsibility for the most vulnerable in society?