“We believe in the power of community and the impact that small acts of kindness can have on the lives of those in need.”
‘Don’t be afraid to ask for help’
“It is very cold but people are still trying to ration their heating.”
Fermanagh families crippled by costs at Christmas
“Certainly, the cost of living rise has been the biggest impact, but Covid is definitely still having an impact.”
Foodbank expects demand to grow as winter approaches
While things may be returning to normality, ‘normal’ at the Foodbank has always been busy.
Foodbank set for busiest Christmas ever
Universal Credit has been the biggest factor driving people to use the local foodbank this year.
Foodbank in appeal to help those in need
Each year, the Foodbank do a hamper giveaway to provide families with food and items that they need over the Christmas period.
County foodbanks struggling to meet the surge in demand
STARK statistics outline a 159 per cent increase in foodbank usage in Fermanagh over a twelve month period. According to the Trussell Trust over one thousand people relied on a County Fermanagh foodbank between April 2018 and March 2019. During the same period the charity provided 36,783 three day emergency food supplies to people in […]
Lisnaskea foodbank offers a helping hand
Val Irvine who runs the initiative is encouraging anyone in the local area who is in need to visit.
Foodbank in PayPal move for donations
“We will be able to go and buy items in bulk so we can stock up on the items that we need.”
Foodbank set for a busy Christmas
Enniskillen Foodbank are now open three days a week as families struggle to ‘heat or eat’ during winter.