Loneliness is the 2023 prevention focus of the Bavarian State Ministry of Health and Care. Edeka Schweinfurt and Buxheim now offers payment at special checkouts.

Large signs at the checkout provide inspiration for topics of conversation. "How are you today?", "Do you also like to bake cakes?" or "How was your weekend?" are waiting for an answer. The "Ratschkasse" is to be open for two hours four mornings a week until July.