“The Fermanagh people have stepped up more than I could have ever imagined.”
Food Bank swamped as demand rises by 77 per cent
THE number of food parcels distributed in Fermanagh has surged by 77 per cent leaving the local organisation overwhelmed by the demand and pensioners being hit the hardest. Compared to the same period in 2021, it’s an enormous rise, explained John Shades, manager of Enniskillen Food Bank, and one they could never have predicted. “It’s […]
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.”
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.”
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.
Foodbank expects demand to grow as winter approaches
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 […]