Hunger is usually associated with developing countries and not with places like Germany However even in a wealthy country like Germany there are many who live in desperation At the same time the country wastes approximately 20 percent of all its foodstuffs Bread that was baked the previous day dairy products that are about to expire and fruits and vegetables with small blemishes are nomally taken off supermarket shelves and thrown away this happens even though the food is in perfectly good condition for consumption