The food banks provide emergency aid to households that need a helping hand. People who want to be eligible for a food package are screened extensively in advance. A household consisting of four people may not spend more than 630 euros per month. For a single household this is 300 euros.
There are four active food banks in Drenthe: Southwest Drenthe, Southeast Drenthe, Noordenveld and Hart van Drenthe. These food banks often have multiple distribution points. They often make a food package available once a week containing the necessary foodstuffs such as bread, rice, pasta, potatoes, coffee and dairy.