Resto VanHarte is a social-interest organisation devoted to increasing regional quality of life and dynamic community spirit. After all, when people in the community come together and get to know each other’s culture, isolation is nipped in the bud. The guiding principle of Resto VanHarte is to bring people into contact with one another, regardless of their background, age or religion. Resto VanHarte sets up community restaurants, known as Restos, in which members of a community can meet over an affordable and healthy three-course meal. Key figures in the community, such as vicars, imams, community police officers or doctors, regularly come to eat at the Restos. 

Resto VanHarte creates dynamism in the community
Everyone is welcome to eat at the Restos. Resto VanHarte also organises activities alongside the meal in order to provide information and bring people together. In this way, Resto VanHarte offers people access to a social network via the dining table. Regional organisations such as healthcare institutions, schools or job centres are also regularly represented during these events. Resto VanHarte helps people to rediscover and develop the community.

Resto VanHarte gives people opportunities
Our driving force is provided by the numerous volunteers that put their heart and soul into Resto VanHarte in order to benefit the community. Resto VanHarte provides work experience opportunities for schoolchildren and people in disability rehabilitation programmes. People in social rehabilitation programmes can also benefit from a worthwhile day’s work at Resto VanHarte. Resto VanHarte offers people the opportunity to find a new job and to build a better life for themselves.

Interested?
Resto VanHarte has branches in over twenty cities, a figure that is set to rise in the future. Come along and enjoy a meal at a Resto near you! Meals cost €6 (€3 for minimum-wage households). You can make reservations up to ten days in advance via freephone number 0800-0151 between the hours of 9.00 a.m. and 12.30 p.m. from Monday to Friday. Visit www.restovanharte.nl for the addresses and opening times of the various Restos.

Volunteering at Restos
Resto VanHarte is wholly dependent on the efforts and financial support of donors and sponsors. Would you like to make a contribution to the work of Resto VanHarte? Financial contributions can be made to bank account no. 1514.