LOCAL foodbanks are bracing themselves for a busy winter ahead, with demand from families for Christmas hampers already surging. With almost a quarter of families in Fermanagh living in relative poverty, this is a time when food banks, toy appeals and looking out for one another are needed most. John Shades, owner of the Enniskillen […]
New high street home for Enniskillen Foodbank
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HAVING supported thousands of local people in the last year, and over 100 last month alone, Enniskillen Foodbank is in the process of moving to a more accessible premises on Enniskillen High Street. Currently based at the The Lakes Vineyard Church on Cross Street, the busy local service is moving to the old Golden Arrow building on Townhall street. John […]
Enniskillen food truck raises funds for local Foodbank
The Crisp Shack in Enniskillen will be holding a charity event tonight (Monday 16) to raise vital funds for Enniskillen Foodbank. The food truck will be selling burgers and hotdogs for £2 with all proceeds going towards the local charity. In a heartfelt video shared on social media, the crisp flavoured food van acknowledged the […]
Huge rise in Fermanagh families relying on food banks
“There’s around a 75 to 100 per cent rise in the number of families in need of help in the area.”
Enniskillen Food Bank witnesses true Christmas spirit
“The Fermanagh people have stepped up more than I could have ever imagined.”
Winter poverty fears for Fermanagh families
Local food donations have dropped, as everyone feels the pinch
Fermanagh foodbank warns worse to come in costs crisis
“I dread October when this price hike happens and everyone starts using more gas and electricity in the winter.”
Cost of living crisis sees demand for support soar
“There is no shame in seeking help, it is absolutely the right thing to do.”
Rising costs forces families to Fermanagh foodbanks
WITH the cost of almost everything shooting up across the board, and few seeing a rise in their income, many Fermanagh households are facing the dilemma of whether to ‘heat or eat’ this winter. However, help is on hand in the community for those that need it. Just this week local Power NI customers were informed by […]
Enniskillen Foodbank launches new initiative
The Grow Baby service is due to launch fully in the coming weeks, and will operate the same opening times as the Foodbank.