Inishowen Food Bank
Working together to support our communities
In April 2020, in response to COVID-19, The Exchange Inishowen together with Spraoi agus Spórt, Trinity Court, Muff Red Cross and Moville Family Resource Centre (in partnership with Moville GAA) set up a temporary Food Bank to serve the peninsula. Supported by Inishowen Development Partnership, these local charities collected donations of food and worked with local voluntary groups to distribute parcels to people in need. In six months, the Food Bank delivered 447 parcels to 91 households across Inishowen.
With continuing need in the community, The Exchange and Spraoi agus Spórt will continue the service throughout the winter months with food parcels available for collection (by arrangement) every two weeks. The Inishowen Food Bank is a confidential service. People can request assistance (no questions asked) by phoning 087 795 5401, sending an email (marked Food Bank) or using the online order form below.
In April 2020, in response to COVID-19, The Exchange Inishowen together with Spraoi agus Spórt, Trinity Court, Muff Red Cross and Moville Family Resource Centre (in partnership with Moville GAA) set up a temporary Food Bank to serve the peninsula. Supported by Inishowen Development Partnership, these local charities collected donations of food and worked with local voluntary groups to distribute parcels to people in need. In six months, the Food Bank delivered 447 parcels to 91 households across Inishowen.
With continuing need in the community, The Exchange and Spraoi agus Spórt will continue the service throughout the winter months with food parcels available for collection (by arrangement) every two weeks. The Inishowen Food Bank is a confidential service. People can request assistance (no questions asked) by phoning 087 795 5401, sending an email (marked Food Bank) or using the online order form below.
hotDonate to the Food Bank
Official drop off points have been organised at SuperValu Buncrana and SuperValu Carndonagh,. 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, hot dogs, 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, biscuits and dilute.
Toiletries: soap, toothpaste, shampoo, sanitary pads/ tampons, deodrant, toilet paper, baby wipes, nappies
Cleaning supplies: anti-bacterial spray, washing up liquid
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. NOTE: the button currently only allows you to donate via a PayPal account - we are working to fix the problem so you can also donate using a debit card. Thank you for your patience.
Official drop off points have been organised at SuperValu Buncrana and SuperValu Carndonagh,. 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, hot dogs, 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, biscuits and dilute.
Toiletries: soap, toothpaste, shampoo, sanitary pads/ tampons, deodrant, toilet paper, baby wipes, nappies
Cleaning supplies: anti-bacterial spray, washing up liquid
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. NOTE: the button currently only allows you to donate via a PayPal account - we are working to fix the problem so you can also donate using a debit card. Thank you for your patience.
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.”
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.”
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.”
