Council supports tenth anniversary of Stuff a Bus Campaign

Now in its tenth year, the campaign is delivered by Translink in partnership with FareShare NI, Belfast Live and U105, bringing communities together to collect essential food donations for individuals and families experiencing food insecurity.

The council will support the 2026 campaign by providing three food donation points across the borough at Mossley Mill, Antrim Civic Centre and Ballyclare Town Hall. Donations can be made until Thursday, December 17.

Members of the public are encouraged to get involved by donating non-perishable food items at any of the three locations. All donations will be distributed by FareShare NI to food banks, community groups, schools and frontline charities across Northern Ireland, helping ensure support reaches those who need it most.

The Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Councillor Henry Cushinan, said: “Stuff a Bus is a fantastic example of communities coming together to support those most in need. I would encourage everyone who can to make a donation, no matter how small, and help make a difference to local families this Christmas.”

The council’s involvement builds on the success of the 2025 campaign, when donations collected through the wider initiative enabled FareShare NI to provide the equivalent of more than 40,000 meals to people in need across Northern Ireland.

Supporting Stuff a Bus also aligns with the ‘Food Support’ pillar of the Council’s Anti-Poverty Strategy, reinforcing its commitment to working in partnership to tackle food insecurity and provide practical support to communities across the Borough.

Every donation makes a difference. Residents are encouraged to play their part and help Stuff a Bus this Christmas.

For further information about the campaign, visit antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/stuff-a-bus