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We are now active in 12+ cities and visit more than a thousand older people throughout the Netherlands every week. Our goal is to make as many older people happy as possible and you can play a role in this! We currently organize various activities throughout the Netherlands every week.
Cooking days
The Cooking days of Oma's Soep are always all about having fun. It is a unique combination to make delicious soups together with young and old. During the Cooking days, vegetables are used that would otherwise be thrown away. The Cooking days are organised at different locations and participation takes about 2-3 hours. An afternoon full of board games, tall tales, even more jokes and of course delicious soup!
Soup-at-home days
With the Soup-at-home days we reach older people who need company the most. Through local GPs, physiotherapists, the supermarket around the corner and many other supporters, we reach a large group of vulnerable older people. Every week we bring packages containing our delicious soup, a motivational card and a surprise to the home of older people near you. The Soup-at-home day is organized weekly from a fixed location and participation takes about 2-3 hours. Your smile, pleasant chat or short moment of contact can make a world of difference for our older people.
Events
To inspire the whole of the Netherlands, we organise large and small events on a local and national scale a few times a year. From Oma's Gala to Oma's Pop-Up Speeddate Restaurant; innovative events at different locations. Check out our "events" page for our upcoming major events.
Grandma's Pen/Call Pal
In addition to our weekly events all over the Netherlands, we are also connecting young and old to become Pen or Call Pals. This means that volunteers and elderly will regularly send each other letters or have a chat on the phone, creating a personal bond. This way, we are tackling loneliness on an even larger scale and at a deeper level.