Sjaak and Clara, founders of the first food bank in the Netherlands, continue their work in Rotterdam. Since 2002, they have provided essential support to those in need. They operate a soup kitchen and the Social Café Onder de Oranjeboom, where individuals facing poverty can access hot meals and companionship. Their commitment to helping vulnerable members of society remains steadfast, reflecting years of dedication to social welfare in their community.

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Why Watch

Meet Sjaak and Clara, pioneers of the food bank movement.
Find out how they support vulnerable people in Rotterdam.
See the impact of their soup kitchen on the local community.

Did You Know

Sjaak and Clara founded the first food bank in the Netherlands in 2002.
They run a soup kitchen and a Social Café in Rotterdam.
The film is set in 2025 and has a duration of 52 minutes.
Sjaak and Clara have been helping people in poverty for many years.

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Who founded the first food bank in the Netherlands?

Sjaak and Clara founded the very first food bank in the Netherlands in 2002.

What services do Sjaak and Clara provide after running the food bank?

They run a soup kitchen and the Social Café Onder de Oranjeboom, offering hot meals, support, and conversation to vulnerable members of society.

In which city do Sjaak and Clara help people living in poverty?

They are committed to helping people living in poverty in Rotterdam.

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