While things may be returning to normality, ‘normal’ at the Foodbank has always been busy.
More families than ever using local foodbanks
IT’S BEEN a tough year for everyone , but just how tough it has been for many local families has been starkly highlighted by the demand at Fermanagh’s foodbanks, both at Christmas and throughout the year. Speaking to the Herald after handing out the last of their extra-large Christmas hampers this year, manager of Enniskillen Foodbank […]
Sleeping rough for families in poverty
WHILE the run-up to Christmas will see Fermanagh families use their local foodbank for the first time ever this year. Nicola Wieczorek and her colleagues from Enniskillen’s Santander branch will sleep rough on the streets of Enniskillen on December 12, to raise awareness and essential funds for local poverty. “We hope that by putting ourselves […]
Foodbank to begin emergency ‘isolation drops’
Just as like it does all year around, Enniskillen Foodbank is on hand to help.
Demand for foodbank soars as changes to benefits bite
Universal Credit and PIP are among the reasons why the numbers needing the foodbank have soared.
New benefits linked to growing demand at foodbank
Demand for Enniskillen Foodbank has surged since the introduction of Universal Credit.
Low income linked to growing demand for local food bank
People from all walks of life struggling to make ends meet
Foodbank set for a busy Christmas
Enniskillen Foodbank are now open three days a week as families struggle to ‘heat or eat’ during winter.