Food bank plans for Christmas - how to help, what to give, where to leave donations

By Maisie Laughton
Published 22nd Dec 2022, 15:49 BST
Updated 23rd Dec 2022, 08:27 BST
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2022 has been a particularly difficult year, leaving many people struggling to make ends meet and requiring access to food banks.

As a result of the current cost of living crisis, demand for donations has significantly increased due to the number of families and individuals needing food packages, so the more people can offer to those less fortunate is greatly appreciated.

Christmas is a time for giving, so fully embrace the festive spirit this year and donate what you can to your local food banks.

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Here is a list of tips and food banks throughout Northern Ireland to help you give what you can.

An increasing number of people are using food banks across Northern Ireland.An increasing number of people are using food banks across Northern Ireland.
An increasing number of people are using food banks across Northern Ireland.

How to help

For an increasing number of households, food banks are their only way of receiving food and ensuring they don’t go hungry, making them and the organisations running them a crucial part of every community.

If every person was to buy one singular extra item with their weekly shop and then donate it to a nearby charity there would be no families at risk of going hungry.

Whether you can donate a trolley-full or an item off the shelf, all donations are welcomed and will be put to good use.

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If, for any reason, giving physical items is unachievable but you still want to help ensure everyone in your local area has food on their table, donations can be made in the form of online payments, available for any amount.