Good news doesn't stop hunger on its own
The Hunger Bill passing this week is incredible news!
Whilst the changes take effect, the volunteers at South-West Belfast Foodbank are still the ones making sure local families eat.
I'm a local resident from Dunmurry, and this is my small way of backing them. We're aiming for £1,000, and I'm putting in the first £500 myself. Every pound after that helps the foodbank keep doing what it already does.
About the foodbank
South-West Belfast Foodbank provides emergency food and support to people in crisis across the Colin area, Andersonstown, the Falls, Ballymurphy, Whiterock, Turf Lodge, Springfield Road, Dunmurry and Finaghy. That's about 100,000 people. It is run and governed by Colin Glen Christian Fellowship (Charity Commission for Northern Ireland, NIC104892) and is part of the Trussell Trust network. Donations will be passed on to the foodbank.
Other ways to help
Not able to give? Sharing this page with a neighbour, a colleague or a group chat helps just as much. You can also donate food or volunteer.
Thank you for being part of it.
Need support yourself?
If you or someone you know is struggling to afford food, help is available and there's no shame in asking. Call the free, confidential Advice NI helpline on 0800 915 4604 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm). The advisers can talk through money, benefits and debt, and issue a foodbank voucher if you need one. You can also phone the foodbank on 07938706552 and they'll point you to the