News | South Belfast

2 Apr 21

Happy Easter

Could we ever have imagined we would still be operating delivery only one year later. As always we have to thank our amazing volunteers. The team behind delivery is huge so a big thank you to all for continuing with us on this journey. Of course none of this would be possible without our donors. […]

11 Jan 21

Thank You doesn’t quite cover it!

We want to start the year by saying THANK YOU to everyone that has supported us in every way. We want to say a huge THANK YOU to all those donated to us during the Christmas period. Thank you to all the individuals and families that donated through our Golden Giving Page, Bankuet and Online […]

9 Sep 20

South Belfast Foodbank – Here to Help

It is hard to believe we are in September. The usual rhythms of Summer in the foodbank have been absent. Though we are still sad to not be able to come alongside face to face with those who find themselves in need of food at this time, we have continued to distribute our food parcels […]

12 Jun 20

Northern Ireland Artist, Rosie McElnay, Donating to South Belfast Foodbank

Rosie is an artist based in Portrush who when watching the potential impact COVID was having on local businesses felt compelled to take action. She says, “Behind the scenes during lockdown I’ve been working tirelessly to put together an innovative new art collection called “Unlocking Landscapes” that showcases scenes of our beautiful homeland. I feel […]

2 Jun 20

CELEBRATING OUR VOLUNTEERS IN VOLUNTEER WEEK

South Belfast Foodbank is in its 6th year of operations. It is supported by 29 local churches as well as businesses and individuals. It operates with over 90 volunteers who manager, Bruce Gardiner Crehan, wants to especially thank this Volunteer Week. South Belfast foodbank usually operates face to face foodbank sessions 5 days a week […]

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 […]

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