Hungarian urban orchards help the homeless [Video]
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Hungarian urban orchards help the homeless [Video]

In Budapest, efforts to increase green spaces go beyond mere landscaping. Community groups and city officials are utilizing these areas to cultivate food to enhance residents’ quality of life and support those facing food insecurity.

Twice weekly, a group of volunteers traverse Budapest at night by bicycle on a compassionate mission. They distribute hundreds of sandwiches to homeless individuals across the city, offering warmth and sustenance.

“Our approach goes beyond simply planting trees and bushes. (we say) ‘we would like to give you some sandwiches, some tea, and blankets’, depending on the weather, and usually, their response is ‘thank you very much’; they are grateful,” says Andras Molnar, a volunteer with the Budapest Bike Maffia.

The Budapest Bike Maffia, supported by local businesses, prepares sandwiches using donated cold cuts, bread, and spreads. But their efforts don’t stop there. They also cultivate vegetables in a community garden, with the homeless playing a crucial role …

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