Homeless Man Donates Bottle Deposit Money to Single Mothers in Need - Homeless Man Donates Bottle Deposit Money to Single Mothers in Need
A homeless man in Stuttgart, known only as 'Swallow', has quietly donated €200 to help single mothers in need this Christmas. The money came from months of collecting bottle deposits, with each one earning him just €0.08. His generosity was inspired by a news story about a local mother facing hardship during winter.
'Swallow' chose to give the funds to Sozialdienst katholischer Frauen (SkF), an organisation supporting struggling mothers. He wanted them to enjoy the holidays without financial stress. The donation was made anonymously, as he preferred to stay out of the spotlight.
To gather €200, he collected around 2,500 bottles over time. The effort was significant, but he saw it as a gift to God, honouring the spirit of Christmas and Jesus’ birthday. His act was partly motivated by a report about a mother in eastern Stuttgart whose child lacked a birth certificate and access to child benefits. The story moved him to take action, ensuring others could have a better festive season.
The donation will directly assist single mothers facing financial difficulties. 'Swallow' gathered the money through persistence, recycling bottles one by one. His quiet generosity has made a real difference for families in need this winter.
