Helping to feed those in most need

Moy Park has partnered with community groups around each of its sites to donate almost a thousand meals a week to those who need it most during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Moy Park Development Chef, Steve Dallas with some of the meals which are being distributed to those who need it most during the COVID-19 pandemic.Moy Park Development Chef, Steve Dallas with some of the meals which are being distributed to those who need it most during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Moy Park Development Chef, Steve Dallas with some of the meals which are being distributed to those who need it most during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The healthy and nutritious meals, which can be heated up at home, have been created by Moy Park’s culinary team in Craigavon and are veing distributed by a range of organisations, including Good Morning Ballymena - a free friendly telephone service, which calls older people every morning to make sure they are okay.

Several businesses have donated produce for the meals such as vegetables, bread and sauces, including Wilson’s Country and Irwin’s Bakery. The packaging has been donated by JMC Packaging Ltd in Craigavon.

Moy Park’s Head of Culinary, Aaron Dixon; “Each of these organisations provide vital outreach services to the most vulnerable people in our local communities and we are keen to offer whatever support we can at this difficult time.

“It’s great to see everyone – from local businesses to our own chefs, kitchen staff and volunteers – going the extra mile to support and protect vulnerable people.”

One of the charities involved stated: “Our staff are getting handwritten notes from recipients to say how much they are enjoying the meals – they really are helping make everyone’s lives easier.”

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