Inishowen Food Bank
Working together to support our communities
In response to COVID-19, The Exchange Inishowen, Spraoi agus Spórt, Trinity Court, Muff Red Cross and Moville Family Resource Centre (in partnership with Moville GAA) have set up a temporary Food Bank to serve the peninsula. Supported by Inishowen Development Partnership, these local charities are collecting donations of food and working with local voluntary groups to distribute parcels to people in need. The Inishowen Food Bank is a confidential service. People can request assistance (no questions asked) by phoning 074 9373303, sending an email (marked Food Bank) or using the online order form below.
In response to COVID-19, The Exchange Inishowen, Spraoi agus Spórt, Trinity Court, Muff Red Cross and Moville Family Resource Centre (in partnership with Moville GAA) have set up a temporary Food Bank to serve the peninsula. Supported by Inishowen Development Partnership, these local charities are collecting donations of food and working with local voluntary groups to distribute parcels to people in need. The Inishowen Food Bank is a confidential service. People can request assistance (no questions asked) by phoning 074 9373303, sending an email (marked Food Bank) or using the online order form below.
Donate to the Food Bank
Official drop off points have been organised at SuperValu Buncrana, SuperValu Carndonagh, Trinity Court in Newtowncunningham and at local supermarkets in Muff and Moville. Donations are welcome of both non-perishable food items, toiletries and cleaning supplies (see list below).
Suggested items:
Tins: tuna, baked beans, sweetcorn, soup, rice pudding, etc.
Jars /bottles: pasta sauce, jam, cooking oil, red sauce, dilute (orange or blackcurrant), baby food, etc.
Packets: rice, pasta, noodles, breakfast cereal, cup-a-soup, etc.
Plus tea bags, instant coffee, sugar
Toiletries: soap, toothpaste, shampoo, sanitary pads/ tampons, deodrant, toilet paper, baby wipes, nappies
Cleaning supplies: anti-bacterial spray, washing up liquid
URGENT NEEDS THIS WEEK: Gluten free (bread, pasta, etc.), anti-bacterial cleaning spray, baby wipes, sanitary products, shampoo, instant coffee and tinned tuna! Also need size 3 nappies.
Cash donations can be given to any of the charities involved marked FOOD BANK and will be used for purchasing items that are not donated. To donate via The Exchange, please use the link below.
Official drop off points have been organised at SuperValu Buncrana, SuperValu Carndonagh, Trinity Court in Newtowncunningham and at local supermarkets in Muff and Moville. Donations are welcome of both non-perishable food items, toiletries and cleaning supplies (see list below).
Suggested items:
Tins: tuna, baked beans, sweetcorn, soup, rice pudding, etc.
Jars /bottles: pasta sauce, jam, cooking oil, red sauce, dilute (orange or blackcurrant), baby food, etc.
Packets: rice, pasta, noodles, breakfast cereal, cup-a-soup, etc.
Plus tea bags, instant coffee, sugar
Toiletries: soap, toothpaste, shampoo, sanitary pads/ tampons, deodrant, toilet paper, baby wipes, nappies
Cleaning supplies: anti-bacterial spray, washing up liquid
URGENT NEEDS THIS WEEK: Gluten free (bread, pasta, etc.), anti-bacterial cleaning spray, baby wipes, sanitary products, shampoo, instant coffee and tinned tuna! Also need size 3 nappies.
Cash donations can be given to any of the charities involved marked FOOD BANK and will be used for purchasing items that are not donated. To donate via The Exchange, please use the link below.
Comments from the Organisers:
Co-Founder of Spraoi agus Spórt Helen Nolan said, "Spraoi agus Spórt are delighted to be part of the Inishowen Food Bank, which we know will benefit so many people across the peninsula during these unprecedented times. We have been responding to the needs of our community since we opened our doors nearly 10 years ago and we are privileged to be continuing to do so now."
On behalf of The Exchange, Ruth Garvey-Williams said, “We live in a caring and resilient community. With a helping hand, we can ensure families and individuals are able to get through this tough time and get back on their feet again once the crisis passes. Although our community centre has to be closed to the public at the moment, we are still committed to serving Inishowen and we were delighted to offer our premises as the Buncrana centre.”
“On behalf of my organisation, I’m proud to be part of this initiative. People’s generosity is overwhelming!” said Teresa McGee from Trinity Court, Newtowncunningham
Shauna McClenaghan from Inishowen Development Partnership said, “IDP is delighted to support the development of this Food Bank initiative in Inishowen. From our work and role of supporting community groups and co-ordinating the local response in Inishowen for those experiencing difficulty, we believe the Food Bank is urgently needed. We are proud of the proactive community and voluntary sector in our area who are taking the lead and responding so readily to the needs of our most vulnerable.”
Co-Founder of Spraoi agus Spórt Helen Nolan said, "Spraoi agus Spórt are delighted to be part of the Inishowen Food Bank, which we know will benefit so many people across the peninsula during these unprecedented times. We have been responding to the needs of our community since we opened our doors nearly 10 years ago and we are privileged to be continuing to do so now."
On behalf of The Exchange, Ruth Garvey-Williams said, “We live in a caring and resilient community. With a helping hand, we can ensure families and individuals are able to get through this tough time and get back on their feet again once the crisis passes. Although our community centre has to be closed to the public at the moment, we are still committed to serving Inishowen and we were delighted to offer our premises as the Buncrana centre.”
“On behalf of my organisation, I’m proud to be part of this initiative. People’s generosity is overwhelming!” said Teresa McGee from Trinity Court, Newtowncunningham
Shauna McClenaghan from Inishowen Development Partnership said, “IDP is delighted to support the development of this Food Bank initiative in Inishowen. From our work and role of supporting community groups and co-ordinating the local response in Inishowen for those experiencing difficulty, we believe the Food Bank is urgently needed. We are proud of the proactive community and voluntary sector in our area who are taking the lead and responding so readily to the needs of our most vulnerable.”
