News | Foyle Foodbank

20 Nov 25

Derry City food drive raises funds to support our Christmas appeal

Foyle Foodbank collection at the Derry City vs Shamrock Rovers match has raised over £1700 and 83kg of food to support families in need in the run-up to Christmas. Volunteers from Foyle Foodbank and several local organisations gathered food and monetary donations ahead of Sunday’s game at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium. Thanks to everyone […]

20 Nov 25

Christmas 2025 Appeal

Foyle Network Foundation has launched its 2025 Christmas Appeal and is calling for donations to help support families across this city who are struggling this winter. With rising living costs and winter bills putting extra pressure on households, more people than ever will need support over the festive season. Last year, thanks to the generosity of local businesses, […]

20 Nov 25

Don’t get bitten campaign

Don’t Get Bitten by harmful money lenders this Christmas People in Derry are being warned to stay alert to harmful money lenders this Christmas as a new campaign launches to promote safer, more affordable ways to borrow and spend. The ‘Don’t Get Bitten’ campaign has been launched by local organisations across the city to raise awareness of the dangers of high-interest loans that can […]

20 Nov 25

Talk Money Week 2025

Organisations unite to encourage financial conversations as Talk Money Week gets underway As part of Talk Money Week 2025 local organisations across Derry came together to help people open up about money and make safer, more informed financial decisions. The campaign aim is to break down the stigma around talking about money and highlight the free advice […]

22 Oct 25

Campaigns: Carer Alicia Mehaffey Speaks Out on the High Cost of Food

Our Lived Experience Campaigner Alicia Mehaffey has spoken to BBC Northern Ireland following reports that UK inflation rate remains at 3.8% for third month in a row. Although she is in employment and receiving support from us, Alicia told BBC News NI that, at times, she has been forced to skip meals to ensure there is […]

4 Sep 25

Campaigns: Foyle Network Foundation Campaign Team Working Together for Change

Since March 2025, we have built a team of campaigners with lived experience of living on a low income; who want to use their experience to make positive change. Over the past five months, we have been working together to build their confidence and campaign skills. Our team has hit the ground running – here’s […]

28 Aug 25

Summer food drives

In July 2025 we held two day food drives at Sainsburys Strand Road and Tesco Quayside Shopping Centre. These were a resounding success bringing in a combined 2800kg. Both stores showing a significant increase in donations on previous years. A big thank you to all that donated, our volunteers who assisted over the course of […]

29 Jul 25

Annual Report 2024/25

“2024/2025 was a transformative year for Foyle Network Foundation—one of growth, collaboration, and new opportunities to support our community. With more people reaching out for assistance, we remained committed to ensuring the right support was in place at the right time.This past year, Foyle Network Foundation experienced its busiest year yet—providing food and household support […]

30 Apr 25

“Flight of the Swallows” Book Launch

Over the past year, we have been working closely with our participation group members, known as The Swallows, to create a book of their lived experience stories. As a food bank in the Trussell Network, we have created a participatory culture where those with lived experience feel seen, heard, valued and empowered. The Swallows decided they wanted to tell their […]

2 Feb 25

Campaigns: Westminster and Stormont Visits

In November, representatives from the Foyle Network Foundation attended lobbying events in Westminster and Stormont alongside our colleagues from the Trussell Trust. At Westminster, we discussed how we can end the need for food banks with Foyle MP Colum Eastwood and fellow NI MP Claire Hanna. They were shocked to learn that over 90,300 […]

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