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FoodBank Near Me Carrickfergus Larne

Help With Food in Carrickfergus and Larne

Whitehead Storehouse is an independent foodbank that covers Whitehead, Islandmagee and Ballycarry. Click here to get help with food in this area. We only serve clients in the Whitehead, Islandmagee and Ballycarry areas, however, there are other foodbanks that cover Larne and Carrickfergus, where those in need of food can get help.

Food banks are a life-saving concept that help those in crisis, they are not supposed to be a long-term solution. And, because they’re meant to be for those most in need, they can often only be used by those referred to them by a third party. This applies to the Trussell Trust foodbanks, which operate in Carrickfergus and Larne.

Larne Foodbank

The Larne Foodbank has the following information for those needing help:

“Please use the form below to get in touch and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can. If you need help from the foodbank the quickest way to reach us is by telephone. We can then direct you to the most appropriate agency to give you a foodbank voucher.” The Larne foodbank contact page can be found here. The NI advice phone number is 0800 915 4604 and is available Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm for anyone in Northern Ireland in financial crisis.

Carrickfergus Foodbank

The Carrickfergus foodbank also has a similar page for those needing help:

“Please use the form below to get in touch and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can. If you need help from the foodbank the quickest way to reach us is by telephone. We can then direct you to the most appropriate agency to give you a foodbank voucher.” The Carrickfergus foodbank contact page can be found here. The NI advice phone number is 0800 915 4604 and is available Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm for anyone in Northern Ireland in financial crisis.

General Foodbank Information

If you are in the United Kingdom and you need help with getting food, you can turn to your local food bank for assistance. Here are the steps you can follow to get food from a food bank:

Find your local food bank: There are several food banks across the United Kingdom, and you can find your local food bank by visiting the Trussell Trust website and entering your postcode. The NI advice phone number is 0800 915 4604 and is available Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm for anyone in Northern Ireland in financial crisis.

Get a referral: To receive food from a food bank, you will need a referral from an agency such as your doctor, social worker, or a Citizens Advice Bureau. The referral will contain a voucher that you will need to take with you when you visit the food bank.

Contact the food bank: Once you have a referral, you can contact the food bank to arrange a visit. You can find the contact details of your local food bank on the Trussell Trust website.

Visit the food bank: When you visit the food bank, you will need to present your referral voucher to the staff. They will then provide you with a parcel of food that will contain enough food to last for a few days.

Foodbanks are for short term support, so you may want to ask for help in finding food on a long term basis.

Remember that food banks are set up to help people in need, so do not feel embarrassed or ashamed about asking for help.

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Deliveries For People Self Isolating

During the corona virus emergency, Whitehead Storehouse will coordinate volunteers and can act as a central point for arranging deliveries of food and other necessities where necessary, to those who are self isolating and unable to use the local shop delivery services. Local shops have let us know that they will do deliveries. Business names and phone numbers for calling to purchase goods and have them delivered can be found by clicking here.

VOLUNTEERS To Deliver To Those Self Isolating

Although a number of shops have said they will deliver goods to customers, there may still need to be some volunteers to help with this, if the numbers requiring deliveries get too high for the shops to manage. Volunteers who wish to help with deliveries to those who are self isolating or unable to go to the shops to get food, should email Whitehead Storehouse at Whiteheadstorehouse@gmail.com and provide the following information:

Name,
Contact Details,
Availability,
Whether you have access to a car and
Any particular skills you may have

Food Bank

Whitehead Storehouse is the Food Bank for Whitehead, Islandmagee, Ballycarry and Eden. It will remain available to provide emergency food supplies to disadvantaged people in these areas.

Donations For Food Bank

During the current emergency, the Storehouse will open for one hour from 7pm to 8pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays and from 12 noon to 1pm on Saturdays, starting Saturday 21st March 2020, to receive donations for the food bank, which is running low on essentials for those who need emergency food bank supplies. Cash donations can also be accepted. The Storehouse is located at the Pastoral Centre at Lourdes Church, Victoria Avenue, Whitehead. Donations can also be left at the Spar Whitehead and Islandmagee.

Donation Items Needed

tinned fruit,
creamed rice,
long life juices,
coffee,
sugar,
instant pasta,
noodles,
cup a soup,
baby food,
pet food,
smash
tinned veg and
cereals.

Nearest Food Bank To Me

What Is A Food Bank?

Foodbanks are charitable, non-profit organisations that collect food donations and pass them out to those in need of food because they do not have enough money to buy it. There are many food banks available in the UK, providing food and other emergency essentials to people struggling to manage, so that no one goes without food in an emergency. If you are referred to a food bank, or contact your independent food bank, you will get food for at least three days, as well as help to find other places that can help with your long-term needs.

The donations can come from individuals, companies or manufacturers for instance and are collected through schools, local shops, community organisations and also some of the big stores, who provide baskets near their exits for customers to add purchased items to.

How To Get Food From A Food Bank

Independent food banks can provide food immediately you ask. If there are none near you, you will need to get a referral to the local centre for a Trussell Trust food bank from someone like the Citizens Advice Centre or your doctor, a charity or a social worker. They can tell you how to get food from the food bank. The Citizens Advice Centre will probably make an appointment for you with an adviser who can discuss your whole situation, including whether you have any family, your income and needs. If you are eligible for the food bank they will give you a voucher or tell you how to access it.

What Food Will I Get?

Food banks attempt to provide enough nutritionally balanced food to last for three days, as an emergency stop gap. They will try to meet your dietary needs, within the limits of what they have available. Where necessary, they may buy special food. Some individuals or families have difficulty obtaining enough electricity or gas to be able to cook food. (They often have a choice between heating or eating). In these cases, food banks may supply cold packs containing food that can be eaten cold, or kettle packs, containing food that can be prepared with boiled water. These packs may not be nutritionally balanced, however, it is better to have some food, than none.

Food Bank Near Me

In Whitehead, there is an independent food bank available, called the Whitehead Storehouse. This also services Ballycarry, Islandmagee and Eden. There are also local food banks in Carrickfergus and Larne. The nearest food bank to Whitehead is the Whitehead Storehouse, an independent food bank.

How To Donate To A Food Bank

Food bank donations can be made easily in many large stores, which have tubs available near the exits where you can leave non-perishable items which will be collected or delivered to food banks. In many areas, you can leave donated items into the local churches, community centres or schools. In Whitehead, the churches and community centre and the local Spar shop on Edward Road all have collection tubs where you can leave items. You can also donate money. This is used to provide emergency items that are not available in the food bank or to buy items that are in low stock.

Food Bank Volunteer

Most food banks are happy to have volunteers to sort and pack food or work in an administrative capacity. Whitehead Storehouse is happy to use volunteers for a few hours to pack food boxes.