Free Christmas dinner for fellow man
Foundation (Z)onderDak invites 150 low-income residents of Geldrop-Mierlo to a free Grand Christmas dinner. This five-course dinner will take place on December 10, from 12:00 to 17:00 in Beursgebouw Eindhoven. All guests there will enjoy a free five-course dinner with music and special activities for the children.
Free buses depart from Geldrop and Mierlo to the dinner, so everyone can be there. Of course, you can also drive yourself.
Departure in Mierlo at 11:15 a.m., location: parking lot Den Heuvel, Heuvel 4
Departure in Geldrop at 11:30 a.m., location: parking lot Kasteel Geldrop, Helze 8
Of course, the bus will also take you back to the pick-up location.
Sign up now!
Attention! There is limited space, so sign up on time!
Please fill in the form below. After you have registered you will receive a confirmation of receipt and invitation to come pick up the tickets during an open walk-in clinic in Geldrop or Mierlo.
Tickets will be distributed in order of application. When 150 applications are received, you can still apply and you will be placed on the waiting list.
Registration Grand Christmas Dinner 2025
,000 people have already registered.
FAQ
Organization
Who organizes Christmas dinner for fellow human beings?
The Christmas dinner for fellow human beings is organized by Stichting (Z)onder Dak (www.stichtingzonderdakk.nl) . Hugo van Rooij and a team of many volunteers and sponsors make this Christmas dinner possible. The municipality of Geldrop-Mierlo supports and helps to distribute the tickets.
What are the contact details of Foundation (Z)under Dak? [email protected]
Transportation
Can I come with my own transportation?
Yes, you certainly can. You can indicate this on the registration form.
Location: Vibes Beursgebouw Eindhoven, lardinoisstraat 8 in Eindhoven
Is the bus ride to dinner and back free?
Yes, this ride is free.
Does the bus have multiple boarding points if so where?
On Wednesday, December 10, there will be a free bus from Mierlo, via Geldrop to Vibes, fair building in Eindhoven and back! If you have indicated that you would like to use this, you can board at the following locations. Make sure you are on time. Thanks in advance.
- In Mierlo, the bus stops at 11:30 a.m., location: parking lot Den Heuvel, Heuvel 4
- In Geldrop, the bus stops at 11:45 a.m., location: parking lot Kasteel Geldrop, Helze 8
The bus back to Geldrop and Mierlo departs from the location where you were dropped off around noon. Time of day: 5:15 p.m.
Grand Christmas Dinner
Is this dinner also for children?
Yes indeed. Children are most welcome.
Can families sit together?
There are long tables with benches so this should be possible.
Is the food and drink completely free?
Yes, food and drinks are completely free. No alcohol will be served. Vegetarian requirements and halal are catered for.
Registration & tickets
Who is the Grand Christmas Dinner for?
The Grand Christmas Dinner organized by Stichting (Z)onder Dak is intended for low-income residents of Geldrop-Mierlo.
Do I need the ticket for the free bus and access to dinner?
Yes, you need the ticket for both the free bus and admission. So please bring this with you.
Where can I pick up my ticket(s) after registering?
You can pick up your ticket (and any family members' tickets) at the following dates and locations. Please bring your receipt and a passport or driver's license.
Wednesday, Nov. 26
Court of Bethany Mierloe
Time: 1:00-4:30 p.m.
Friday, November 28
Town Hall Geldrop
Time: 09.00-12.30 a.m.
Monday, December 1
Town Hall Geldrop
Time: 5:30 -19:30 p.m.
Tuesday, December 2
Town Hall Geldrop
From 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday , December 3
Hof van Bethanië (Care Desk), Mierlo
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Monday, December 8
Geldrop Town Hall
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
What should I do if I am not going to use my ticket(s) anyway because I have fallen ill, for example?
Of course, something can always happen that prevents you from coming after all. In that case, please return the ticket(s) to City Hall (central desk) Attn: Chris Hali. He will make sure these tickets get to another resident.