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They also note that the temperature fluctuates around freezing at the Salvation Army. Over a hundred ‘hot rooms’ have been opened across the country. The rooms in the community center, where people can go for a cup of coffee or lunch, have recently become increasingly crowded.
Since November 1, these types of places have been open longer during the day to help people with high energy tariffs. Public libraries have also joined the action overview page of “warm rooms” in the Netherlands.
In this video you can see what it’s like in a “warm room” in Zuilen in Utrecht.
Due to the cold weather, the rooms at the Salvation Army community center are getting busier
He is also busy in the living room of “Bij Bosshardt Zuilen,” says Maaike van Oosterom of the Salvation Army. “Our visitor numbers have grown a lot. Heating costs are obviously high and they can stay warm during the day.” Visitors can visit it on weekdays from 10:00 to 16:00. Activities are organized and there is a hot lunch for a small price on a regular basis. Visitors can also purchase second-hand clothing.
One of the visitors says that it is now 17 degrees in his house. “This is due to high energy prices. The heating in my bathroom is only turned on in the morning. I wash with cold water all week. And I only shower once a week.”
Other local residents who have passed by also use the stove as little as possible. Riet Tippersma also likes to come to this community room to warm up. “Heating at home costs a lot. And if you’re alone, it’s incredibly expensive. And the warmth of the people around me is very good for me.”
