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.