Foodbank visits in Antwerp soar 20% | VRT NWS: news

In Antwerp the number of people visiting foodbanks has surged twenty percent over the last six months. Many people are struggling and have started to visit the 17 foodbank outlets operated by the City of Antwerp. Social services too are advising people to visit the foodbanks. 900 people a week visit foodbank Stroboertje in Merksem (City of Antwerp). In all the foodbank provides help for 4,400 households.