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A Grateful Thank You to Whitehead Congregational Church

Harvest Donation

At Whitehead Storehouse, we are truly grateful for the generous support we continue to receive from our community. Today, we want to extend a special thank you to Whitehead Congregational Church for your wonderful Harvest Thanksgiving donation of non-perishable items.

Your contribution of pantry staples and essential goods comes at a crucial time, helping us provide vital support to families and individuals in need. The harvest season is a time for sharing and giving, and your kindness perfectly captures the spirit of this time of year.

Thank you, Whitehead Congregational Church, for your generosity and commitment to helping those who are facing food insecurity. Your support makes a real difference, and we are deeply appreciative of your partnership in our mission.

Thank You Whitehead Presbyterian Church

Generous Harvest Donation

This harvest season, we at Whitehead Storehouse are overwhelmed with gratitude for the outpouring of support from our community. We’d like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Whitehead Presbyterian Church for their generous donation of food from their Harvest Thanksgiving Service.

Your donation of pantry staples, and essential items makes a tremendous impact, helping us fill our shelves and feed those who rely on us for support. Acts of kindness like yours reflect the true spirit of the harvest season, reminding us all of the power of community and compassion.

Whitehead Presbyterian Church, thank you for standing with us in our mission to bring nourishment and hope to those in need. Your partnership helps us make a real difference, and for that, we are incredibly grateful.

Local Delivery Options Whitehead

Many of us may take for granted the ability to visit our favourite local shops to purchase food and other essentials. It is, however, important to remember that not everyone has the ability to shop in person. Whether due to health concerns, mobility issues, or other circumstances, some community members find it difficult, if not impossible, to visit local stores.

Local Delivery Services

Fortunately, many local shops offer a delivery service, making it easier for everyone to access the goods they need. In this post, we’ll highlight the benefits of using these services and encourage everyone to support local businesses that are committed to serving all members of our community.

Why Delivery Services Matter

Delivery services ensure that everyone, including those who are elderly, disabled, or housebound can still obtain the items they need. This is crucial for maintaining independence and quality of life for many in our community.

By using delivery services offered by local shops, you are supporting small businesses in our community. This not only helps the local economy but also fosters a sense of community spirit and cooperation.

For those with hectic work schedules or family responsibilities, delivery services offer a convenient solution to ensure that their household needs are met without the stress of fitting in a shopping trip.

Local Shops Offering Delivery Services

Many local shops in Whitehead offer delivery services. These details were gathered in person from local shops. Please note: SHOPS – if any details are wrong, please let us know and we will change them. If your business has been omitted, please let us know the details to add. SHOPPERS – details can change, please check at the time you are purchasing.

Spar Whitehead

Free delivery within Whitehead with minimum order of 10 items, no minimum charge. Ring your order in before 11.00am and pay by card or you can buy and pay in person and ask for the items to be delivered.

Gordon’s Chemist Whitehead

£2 per delivery but this may change in October 2024.

Foster’s Fruit and Veg

Free delivery within Whitehead area with minimum spend £5

McMasters Butchers

Free delivery with minimum spend £20.

Whitehead Home and Hardware

Free delivery within Whitehead with no minimum spend. Ask for delivery charge for further afield.

Whitehead Pharmacy Plus

No charge

How You Can Help

Share information about local delivery options with friends, family, and neighbours who might benefit from these services.

Whenever possible, choose to buy from local businesses. Your support makes a big difference!

Keep in touch with neighbours who may need assistance in placing orders or using delivery services. A little help can go a long way.

Conclusion

Whitehead is fortunate to have a community that cares for each other, and by using and supporting local delivery services, we can ensure that everyone has access to the necessities they need. Let’s work together to make sure that our community remains inclusive, supportive, and resilient.

A Warm Thank You to Whitehead Congregational Church for Their Harvest Festival Donation”

Generosity

In the spirit of harvest and giving, we extend our warmest thanks to Whitehead Congregational Church for their generous donation to Whitehead Storehouse, the local food bank for Whitehead, Ballycarry and Islandmagee.. Your contribution has made a meaningful difference to our community, and we are truly grateful for your support. Your generosity is a shining example of the true essence of the harvest season. Thank you for your kindness.

In these times of adversity, the Congregational Church’s act of generosity has sown seeds of hope. Their donation serves as a beacon of light, reminding us all that compassion and kindness can thrive, even in the face of adversity. It sends a powerful message to those struggling: you are not alone, and help is near.

And even more the Congregational Church’s gift has fortified the bonds within our community. It has shown us that when we unite with open hearts and outstretched hands, we can build a compassionate and resilient community.

Spirit of Giving

As we celebrate this year’s harvest season, let us continue to carry the spirit of giving with us throughout the year. Supporting local food stores and charitable organisations is not limited to a particular season; it is a year-round dedication to ensuring that every individual in our community has access to the essentials they need.

Whitehead Congregational Church’s harvest donation has sown seeds of kindness that will undoubtedly yield a rich harvest of gratitude in our community. As we express our thanks, let us also challenge ourselves to follow their example. Together, we can create a community where no one goes to bed hungry and where the bonds of compassion and support are unbreakable.

Warm Space Whitehead Community Centre

Whitehead Community Centre Warm Space

Whitehead Centre are pleased to offer a new Warm Space in the Small Meeting Room- access via Balmoral Avenue side and to the top of the stairs. They will have tea, coffee and biscuits on offer as well as some games and jigsaws if you fancy.
This will run on Mondays 2.00pm- 4.00pm
Tuesdays 10.30am- 12.30pm
and Thursdays 2.00pm- 4.00pm
Everyone welcome!

Heating Costs Are High

With the horrific increase in heating costs, many people are having to keep their homes at a lower temperature than is maybe healthy for them.

“Warm Spaces” is a new concept aimed at providing a temporary, warm and safe environment for people who may be struggling with heating costs or for those who may not have adequate heating in their homes. The concept is that of a warming centre, where individuals can come and seek refuge from the cold.

The idea of providing these warm spaces is a great way to support those in need of extra heat, particularly the elderly and vulnerable. Not only do these spaces provide warmth, but they also offer a place for people to socialise and keep occupied, which can be crucial during the winter months when people may be more isolated due to the cold weather.

It’s important for communities to come together to support those who may be struggling with the costs of heating or inadequate heating in their homes. Warm Spaces is a great initiative that can help alleviate some of the challenges faced by individuals and families during the winter months.

Thank You Islandmagee Primary School

Islandmagee Primary School held a harvest collection event and has donated the items brought in to Whitehead Storehouse to help those in economic difficulty this winter. Thank you very much for thinking of those who will not have very much and donating items that will help keep people fed during hard times.

Thank You Whitehead Congregational Church

Thank you very much to all those who contributed items at Whitehead Congregational Church’s recent Harvest Festival Service. These have been donated to Whitehead Storehouse to provide emergency food help to those in economic need in Whitehead, Ballycarry and Islandmagee. With the threat of a cold and difficult winter for all, these donations will help the most vulnerable in the local area.

Thank You Islandmagee Methodist Church

Islandmagee Methodist Church Harvest Festival Donations

A huge thank you to all those who donated at the Islandmagee Harvest Festival Service. The donations have been passed to Whitehead Storehouse, the independent food bank for Whitehead, Islandmagee and Ballycarry and will be kept safe, ready for emergency food supplies to be provided for those in need in the local area.

We all know that food costs have risen steeply in the last few months and that heating has become even more costly, with oil, gas and electricity prices rising sharply. For those already in difficult economic situations, the coming winter will be even harder, with some people facing thorny choices between heating and eating. Whitehead Storehouse is very grateful for all donations that will allow us to help those in short term crisis with emergency food packs that will help them over a difficult patch.

UPDATE

A very generous financial donation has also been made from the Harvest Collection by Islandmagee Methodist Church. Very gratefully received. Thank you very much.

Thank You Lighthouse Bistro

Lighthouse Bistro

Grateful thanks to The Lighthouse Bistro, Whitehead, its customers and to Erica Lutzman for organising a fundraiser on behalf of Whitehead Storehouse. Over £200 was raised in the short space of 3 hours, every penny of which will go to help economically deprived residents of the local area.

With the cost of living and the cost of heating rising for everyone, this is going to be a hard winter for many, who will struggle to stay warm or feed their children. It also means that donors may well be finding the economic situation harder, so we are extremely grateful to all those who donated and of course to the Lighthouse Bistro for organising the fundraiser.

Referrals to Whitehead Storehouse

Storehouse

Whitehead Storehouse is an independent foodbank, not affiliated to the big foodbanks. We cover the Whitehead, Islandmagee and Ballycarry areas only.

Referrals

While most of our requests come from individuals in the area we cover, we can also help families and individuals in the area who have been referred by helping agencies.

We do not require any vouchers, nor do we have any set opening hours, nor waiting times for help to be provided. We do, however, liaise with other agencies in the area to ensure that our resources are shared fairly among those most in need.

If you are a member of a team or agency that helps individuals and families in the Whitehead, Ballycarry and Islandmagee areas and believe that one of your clients needs help with food, please do not hesitate to contact us at any time.

Contact Us

We have a dedicated mobile phone number – 0759 621 3763 that you can ring or text, as well as an email – whiteheadstorehouse@gmail.com. You can also message us from our Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/storehousewhitehead/ These are manned by volunteers, so may not always be answered immediately but are checked regularly.

What To Expect

We will need the person’s name and address and a contact number, so we can phone them and find out what they need and the best time to deliver. Most of our volunteers use withheld numbers to contact clients, so your client needs to know to expect a call from a withheld number or it may say “no caller ID”. The Storehouse provides only food but if a client needs other items, such as baby clothes or bedding, for instance, we may be able to suggest other groups that may be able to help.

Storehouse Resources

The food that Whitehead Storehouse supplies to people in need comes from local supermarkets and also from local donors. We are extremely grateful to all those donors for the food they give us for sharing out with those in need.

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