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U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria Removes Web Link to German Food Aid During Shutdown

The removal leaves unanswered questions about whether Americans can use German food programs.

Overview

  • The garrison’s shutdown guidance page briefly listed German support options, then deleted the section the same day.
  • Archived snapshots and Reddit posts document the prior listing, which named Tafel Deutschland, Foodsharing e.V., Essen für Alle, and the Too Good To Go app.
  • Garrison officials did not respond to requests for comment, and it remains unclear whether U.S. personnel qualify for those services.
  • American-run help continues on base, including Bavaria Community and Spouses’ Club food pantries and a no-questions-asked donation and pickup program at Grafenwoehr Elementary School.
  • The development comes on day 36 of the federal shutdown as many civilian employees remain unpaid, while Germany has pledged support for its local national workers at U.S. facilities.