News | Lisburn Foodbank

5 Jun 23

Lisburn Foodbank’s 10 Year anniversary!!

What we’ve been up to: our 10 year anniversary We were delighted to hold our 10 Year Anniversary at the beginning of June, recognising our amazing volunteers, supporters, and the work which they have enabled us to do within the community over the last 10 years. The generosity of all of these groups is absolutely […]

19 May 23

Guarantee our essentials campaign!

Did you know that… In the first quarter of 2023 we have had over 224 referrals. This has fed a total of 586 people. This figure was up by 60% during the same period in 2022. We have given out over 12 tonnes of food so far this year. So how can you help? With […]

12 Aug 21

Are you ready to support us to Keep the Lifeline?

We need your help to spread the word. The UK government is planning to cut #UniversalCredit by £20 a week this October – for some families, this will mean suddenly losing up to a fifth of their income. Last year the food banks in our network gave out 2.5 million parcels & we’re concerned this […]

6 Aug 21

Northern Ireland deprivation: One in 10 children living with ‘food insecurity’

One in 10 children in Northern Ireland live in a “food insecure” household, new official data suggests. Food insecurity is where there is lack of access, or risk of lack of access, to sufficient, varied food to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle. The Department for Communities has begun measuring food insecurity as part of […]

3 Aug 21

Shopping List for August

August shopping list! If you would like to make a food donation to our Foodbank this month, please see the list below for the items that we are currently most in need of! Biscuits & cereal bars Blackcurrant diluting juice Corned beef Tinned peas Coffee Whole Milk Pasta ‘n’ Sauce & Super Noodles Tinned Sardines […]

3 Aug 21

Stats up in July 19%

Last month, Lisburn Foodbank fed 366 people in our Town. That is an increase of 19% on June 2021. Like all food banks, we exist not to exist. Our goal is a #HungerFreeFuture where there is no need for food banks. Our latest stats show there is still work to be done and we are […]

29 Jul 21

Thanks for incredible donation

The biggest of thanks to all the Team at Danske Bank, Killeaton for this incredible donation yesterday! Your generosity is hugely appreciated.💚

23 Jul 21

Summer Extra food support

Are you a family in need of extra food support during the summer holidays whilst the kids are off? If yes, please do get in touch with us today! Email: [email protected] Phone: 07756 965 868

22 Jul 21

Our new report calls for the £20 Universal Credit uplift to be extended

Nearly a quarter of a million parents on Universal Credit fear not being able to properly feed their children if cut to benefit goes ahead, according to new report. The report from the Trussell Trust warns of growing need for food banks from people claiming Universal Credit as one in five people on the benefit say […]

20 Jul 21

SHARE OUR RECORD BREAKING ACHIEVEMENTS

We wanted to share our record breaking achievements over the last year with you. We distributed enough food for an amazing 5,555 meals. Thanks to our funders, supporters in the food industry & our amazing staff and volunteers who made it all possible. Please know that we are here if you, or someone you know, […]

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