News | Foyle Foodbank

8 Apr 22

Strategic Development Officer Appointment

We are pleased to announce the recent appointment of Karen Mullan to the role of Strategic Development Officer. Karen, a graduate from Ulster University and former MLA for Foyle, is well known throughout the area having worked in community development roles during her professional life, and her considerable skills and experience will be of immense […]

27 Jan 22

We’re recruiting for: Strategic Development Officer at Foyle Foodbank

Volunteers sorting and packing food parcels at Foyle Foodbank

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Strategic Development Officer who is passionate about ending hunger and poverty to join our team. WHO WE ARE Foyle Foodbank is a cross community charity set up in 2016, managed by a voluntary Board of Management. It is a grassroots organisation heavily reliant to date on volunteers, working […]

26 Jan 22

Foyle Foodbank Annual Report 2020

IMPACT OF THE PANDEMIC Foyle Foodbank Annual Report 2020 indicates that food was provided to 6,805 people in 2020, up almost 75% from 2019. The extra demand was a direct effect of the pandemic, which devastated so many lives. Foyle Foodbank became a key front-line organisation during the lockdowns and responded by extending its service […]

8 Oct 21

NI Spend Local Scheme

As ever, we are astounded by your generosity. We have had several enquiries regarding the £100 NI Spend Local Cards and how these can be used to help us. Cards cannot be donated to us, however, if you would like to use your voucher to help the Foodbank, we would encourage you to spend your […]

8 Oct 21

Keep the lifeline

The UK government is planning to cut Universal Credit by £20 a week this October. This will be the biggest overnight cut to social security since World War Two and for some families, this will mean losing up to a fifth of their income. Since the beginning of the pandemic, we have seen a sharp […]

8 Oct 21

Food banks. MYTHS verses FACTS.

Many myths exist surrounding food banks and often they prevent people from seeking the help they need. The Trussell Trust works with independent nutritionists to ensure that the three days’ emergency food we provide is nutritionally balanced. A typical food parcel contains tinned fruit, tinned vegetables, UHT milk, and pasta as well as many other […]

15 Jan 21

Volunteer delivery drivers needed

We are looking for two volunteers to join our team as delivery drivers. Your efforts will make a huge difference to those in need in your local area. Must be available Mondays and Tuesdays from 11AM – 3PM. If you would like to apply or receive further information, please send an email to [email protected].

29 Dec 20

Merry Christmas from Foyle Food Bank

We’ve reached the end of 2020 and what a year it has been. This year has been extremely difficult for so many of us, but now more than ever, we have been incredibly overwhelmed by the sheer generosity of our local community and local businesses. So whether you have donated an item of food or […]

10 Dec 20

City named most generous city in UK

Our city has been named ‘the most generous city’ in the UK by GoFundMe, and we aren’t surprised as your support for the Foodbank over the past few months has been phenomenal! Because of the increased amount of donations we are receiving increased demand for the Foodbank, we have decided to open the Foodbank every […]

9 Dec 20

20km for 20 days in aid of Foyle Food Bank

Good luck to Derry boxer Tyrone Mc Cullagh who has taken on a mammoth challenge to run 20km for 20 days, finishing on Christmas Eve, in aid of Foyle Foodbank. Please donate what you can and if you see him out pounding the roads show him your support. Donate here: https://bit.ly/3ovCF90

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