News | South Belfast

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 […]

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.

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