23 of 32 initiatives researched
The SCBA uses fieldwork at 23 of the 32 known food initiatives in Amsterdam-Noord and weights this to the total network.
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Five functions in one food network
The network consists of 13 distribution points, 13 social restaurants, 2 food connection places, 3 urban agriculture projects and 1 food hub.
Severe food access problems measured
The FoodCLIC baseline shows an average FIES score of 13.3 among users of food initiatives in Amsterdam-Noord.
30% to 50% of food provision
Fieldwork indicates that many participating families obtain 30% to 50% of their food provision through food initiatives.
Distribution points reach 2,185 people
The 13 distribution points serve about 2,185 people each week, equal to about 1,214 households.
585,600 kg of food distributed
Distribution points distribute about 585,600 kg of rescued food annually, largely through the logistics hub Voedselcirkel.
Distribution points identify support needs
Distribution points refer about 421 clients each year to formal support, including neighbourhood services, WPI and mental healthcare.
17,160 hot meals per year
The social restaurants serve 17,160 hot meals each year to about 199 households.
220 volunteers support social restaurants
The assessed social restaurants in Amsterdam-Noord involve 220 volunteers and about 275 people in activation and return-to-work pathways.
Urban agriculture activates 183 volunteers
Three urban agriculture projects deliver 9,504 boxes or portions to 110 households and involve 183 volunteers.