News
1 Jun 20
Foodbank Permanent Collection Point Reopens in Tesco Newtownbreda
Our Foodbank Permanent Collection Point in Tesco Newtownbreda is always amazingly supported. So a big Thank You to all the shoppers that donate there. We needed to suspend our collections for the initial period of lockdown but we are glad to say it is now back in action. Our stocks are low so donations of non […]
1 May 20
Busy Distributing Food in these Challenging Times
South Belfast Foodbank has risen to the challenge of distributing food to those in food poverty in these difficult times. Though we are still unable to offer our face to face services, our volunteers are very busy getting food to those who need it. The safety of our volunteers and clients is paramount. We are sourcing […]
1 Apr 20
We are very much open!
Newspaper reports have stated that we are closed. That is totally untrue. We are very much OPEN and our volunteers are putting hours in behind the scene ensuring we are still getting food to those who find themselves in Food Poverty. We are sad that we cannot currently help people face to face, signpost, offer tea […]
31 Mar 20
Latest News
The message we want to get out there is that South Belfast Foodbank is STILL OPEN but how we operate has dramatically altered. For the time being we have stopped all face to face sessions and have instead moved to pre packed crates going directly to the frontline agencies and we are piloting other distribution methods. […]
17 Mar 20
Impact of Coronavirus on Foodbank Operations
Due to current restrictions the Foodbank is operating in a limited contact mode. Clients will be asked to hand over their voucher at the door. Prepacked bags of non-perishable food will be given. Unfortunately we will not be able to offer individual choices but you can request Vegetarian/ Meat/Meat & Fish/or Fish only parcels. Things […]
28 Nov 19
5.9 Tonnes of Food Donated at the Christmas Tesco Collection
Our Christmas 3 day Tesco collection was on the 21st, 22nd and 23rd November, when we collected 5.9 tonnes of food to help people in need. A big Thank You goes out to all the shoppers that made such generous donations and also to our volunteers that made the collection such a success.
26 Sep 19
Belvoir Distribution Centre Open
A new distribution centre has opened at Belvoir Hub. Further details to be found on the Locations page
23 Dec 15
6 Unexpected Things Foodbanks Need
A visit to the food bank isn’t exactly a traditional Christmas activity, but one UK charity is asking for a little extra help this month, when demand is at its highest and families are choosing between eating and heating.
8 Dec 15
Why Would a Mum Doing a Business Degree Find Herself Begging on the Streets This Winter?
With Christmas approaching, Michele from Brent Foodbank shares how she’s helping to make the festive season special for those struggling. “For the past few days I haven’t been to the street begging for money to buy food for me and my baby…” This was what a mother at Brent Foodbank told us recently. She was […]
1 Dec 15
Emergency Budget gets the food poverty test
David McAuley, Chief Executive of The Trussell Trust said: “We have two simple tests for the budget being delivered today. Firstly, what does it do to reduce the number of people in poverty and hunger? Secondly, what does it do to ensure the Government is supporting the work of charities and social enterprise in taking […]