How do trust, solidarity, and collective action take shape within the theme of financial security? On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of Broodfonds De Halve Maan, Professor Tine De Moor gave a lecture, titled: ‘From broodfonds to security of livelihood: the role of citizen collectives in a society under pressure.’ The setting was a first: a typical Rotterdam café, with the audience on bar stools.