Bruges (Brussels Morning Newspaper): In early 2024, the Bruges Food Bank faced eviction by January, struggling to find a new location. The city council denied claims of refusal to help, suggesting Sint-Pauluskerk as a temporary solution.
In early 2024, the Bruges Food Bank faced a tough challenge when it was told it had to leave its building by January. The organization struggled to find a new location to continue helping those in need. They asked the Bruges city council for assistance, but their request was denied. The food bank’s leaders are worried that this lack of support will make it harder for them to serve vulnerable community members who rely on their services.
What support is the Bruges city council providing to the food bank amid eviction?
The city council has strongly denied the food bank’s claims, stating they never refused to help and are committed to finding a new location. Pieter Marchal, the alderman for Patrimonium, clarified that the council has always been working to assist the food bank in its search. This disagreement highlights the confusion surrounding the situation, with both the food bank and the city council offering different accounts of the support provided. The issue remains unresolved, and the food bank continues to face challenges in securing a new home to ensure its vital services continue.
According to Marchal, it’s hard to find a building that fits the food bank’s needs. He suggested the Sint-Pauluskerk in Sint-Pieters as a possible temporary solution. The council will propose this to the food bank and hopes they can agree, as they want the food bank to keep helping the community.
