Ballymoney Foodbank helped more than 200 people last month and appeals for tinned food
Ballymoney Foodbank has made an appeal for tinned food after revealing it helped more than 200 people in October alone.
In a post on its Facebook page, the Foodbank said: “In October we received 102 voucher referrals which resulted in food being given out to 223 people.
"We gave out a total weight of 1888.80kgs of food (excluding fresh produce and toiletries which were also given out with each parcel).
"This is an increase from last month - in referrals, people and food distributed - and we expect this trend to continue in the run-up to Christmas and beyond.”
The Foodbank paid tribute to the volunteers who help out and to businessman Basil Knipe for the continues use of his premises.
"Thanks to both Tesco and Home Bargains who facilitate collection trolleys which continue to be greatly used,” the post continued.
"Thanks again to the local churches, schools, organisations and individuals who continue to faithfully support us with donations - especially at this time of year when we've received lots of wonderful harvest collections. Many thanks also to those who continue to support Foodbank financially.”
The Foodbank has made a specific appeal for tinned meat, tinned tuna, tinned rice, tinned custard and pet food.
The Ballymoney Foodbank Tesco Christmas collection is taking place on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, November 27, 28 and 29, when volunteers will be collecting in the store from 9am until 5.30pm.
Ballymoney Foodbank is open on Tuesdays 10am until 12 noon and Fridays from 2-4 pm at Unit 10, 41 Ballymena Road, Ballymoney.