Larne Foodbank welcomes donation as it supports 1,500 people

Almost 1,500 people have been supported by Larne Foodbank over the past 12 months.
By The Newsroom
Published 22nd Dec 2020, 13:23 BST
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The figure was revealed as the charity received a donation of £300 from Asda for its outstanding contribution to the community throughout 2020.

Larne Foodbank has welcomed those in food poverty throughout the Covid-19 pandemic and supplied emergency food and cleaning products to over 1,000 people since the first lockdown started in March.

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Catherine Lynas, Larne Food Bank administrator, said: “Since January, we have provided support to 1,454 adults and children within the community. Asda Larne have been fantastic in helping us provide essentials to those in need.”

William Brown (left), general store manager, Asda Larne, with Joan Erwin, chair and Alex Munro, hon. sec., both Larne Foodbank.William Brown (left), general store manager, Asda Larne, with Joan Erwin, chair and Alex Munro, hon. sec., both Larne Foodbank.
William Brown (left), general store manager, Asda Larne, with Joan Erwin, chair and Alex Munro, hon. sec., both Larne Foodbank.

“Asda set up a drop off trolley point in store to allow customers to donate directly to the food bank whilst shopping and each week, without fail, we have received between 10 and 20 food boxes.

“None of this would be possible without the help and support of the staff and management at Asda Larne. Catherine McCallion, Community Champion, has been terrific in providing specific items that we have run out of.

“On behalf of the foodbank, I would like to extend my thanks to the staff and customers at Asda Larne. We are humbled by the tremendous support. There’s no doubt this donation will be put to good use over the festive period.”

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William Brown, general store manager, said: “The work that Larne Foodbank do within the community is incredible. It’s great to be involved in providing aid to those in the community who really need it, especially during such challenging times.

“As a whole store, we are extremely passionate about supporting the Larne Foodbank and will most definitely continue to do so in the new year.”

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