"Employees in the program received five cans of beer daily, with two beers at the start of the shift, two at lunch, and one after work, along with meals and cash."
"The program targeted a 'problematic group' using a harm reduction approach, aiming to improve quality of life and reduce crime in neighborhoods affected by addiction."
"A post from 2025 on the De Regenboog Groep website referred to the program as a 'resounding success,' noting significant health improvements for participants."
In Amsterdam, a pilot program initiated in 2013 pays employees cleaning litter with beer to assist unhoused individuals facing alcohol addiction. Participants receive five cans of beer daily, along with meals and a small cash payment. The program aims to provide structure and improve quality of life for those considered too deep in addiction. It has reportedly reduced crime in parks and improved participants' health by pairing beer with food, marking it as a successful harm reduction initiative.
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