De Bakkerij reports 2025 dental aid and housing support for homeless families in Leiden

De Bakkerij released its 2025 annual report detailing expanded dental assistance for uninsured individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Leiden, the Netherlands. The organization, which has provided dental care for over a decade, launched a lobbying effort two years ago to improve oral health services for people in poverty and those without stable housing. In 2025 the initiative culminated in the first Leiden Dentist Day, part of a broader oral‑health project.

The report also notes a rise in requests for emergency housing, with more families seeking accommodation. Through its network of supporters and church partners, De Bakkerij was able to place several families in temporary homes, highlighting the growing need for coordinated social and health services in the city.