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Steelstown Brian Ógs to support Foyle Foodbank with new collection point

Derry GAA club, Steelstown Brian Ógs, are set to host a collection point at their clubhouse for Foyle Foodbank amidst the cost of living crisis. Doing their bit for the community, the team hope to make weekly or fortnightly drops to the Foodbank and ...

20 May 2022 at 13:33

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The Magnificent Seven Crew' to ride again for Derry 'Concert for Ukraine'

Over 30 top singers and entertainers from Derry and beyond will come together next week for a concert in aid of Ukranians devastated by the Russian invasion. Concert For Ukraine, taking place in the Millennium on Monday next will feature members of ...

31 May 2022 at 13:33

Derry News

Huge upturn in numbers using Foyle Foodbank in Derry

Almost 16,000 people used the Foyle Foodbank in Derry last year, it has emerged. Those using the Foodbank increased by 230% from 6,805 individuals to 15,735. During that time, the Foodbank distributed 96,732 tonnes of food which equates to 230,314 ...

07 Apr 2022 at 19:33

Local News

Support packs initiative for Derry parents living in poverty with new-born babies

The people of Derry are being urged to support a new initiative for the city aimed at supporting parents living in poverty with new-born babies. In a first for the city, Foyle Foodbank and the four SureStart projects have come together to provide ...

06 Apr 2022 at 21:33

Derry News

Almost 5,000 children in Derry City and Strabane relying on Trussell Trust food banks

Statistics from the Trussell Trust have revealed that 4,740 children in Derry City and Strabane District Council are relying on emergency support from Trussell Trust food banks for emergency support. SDLP Foyle MLA Sinéad McLaughlin has ...

05 Sept 2022 at 16:33

Derry News

Tesco shoppers in Derry part of record year of giving to food banks and charities in 2022

Despite a year which has seen the UK in the grip of the cost-of-living crisis, Tesco shoppers have been their most generous ever in support of foodbanks and local charities, with customers in Derry thanked for their food donations. ...

22 Dec 2022 at 14:33

Father who lost his job eats one meal a day amid ongoing cost-of-living crisis

A father who recently lost his job has spoken about the time he cried after having to use a food bank for the first time and eating one meal a day as he feels he “does not deserve” to eat as much, amid the ongoing cost-of-living ...

16 Jan 2023 at 00:01

Derry News

Muslim Youth in Derry fast whole of Ramadan to raise funds for Foyle Foodbank

13 youngsters from Derry's North West Islamic Association challenged themselves to fast the whole month of Ramadan to raise funds for Foyle Foodbank. The inspirational youths are aged between 10 and 16 years old and hoped to ...

04 May 2022 at 10:33

Struggle to buy food not confined to those out of work, says charity

The struggle to afford food has affected a quarter of households where an NHS or social care worker lives and more than a fifth where teachers or teaching assistants live, according to a survey of 10,000 adults. The ...

23 Mar 2023 at 00:01

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Foyle Foodbank summer lunch support for children and teens

“What country can’t feed its children?” That was the question posed by Denis McGowan, chairperson of Foyle Foodbank. The foodbank is currently running a summer support programme providing breakfasts and lunches for ...

01 Aug 2023 at 13:33

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Child Poverty on Derry City and Strabane District Council's agenda

Derry City and Strabane District Council will discuss Child Poverty at a special meeting. The meeting, scheduled to take place on Thursday afternoon (February 22), will receive a presentation from Ms Mairead ...

22 Feb 2024 at 11:33

Siblings ‘proud’ of completing triathlon and raising £1,000 for local food bank

Three siblings have said they are “proud” after completing a triathlon to raise funds for a local food bank they have volunteered at – which sets up food in the style of supermarkets so “people don’t feel ...

17 Apr 2023 at 00:01

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