As part of the NI Executive’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) recovery programme, if you are resident in Northern Ireland and aged 18 or over, you are eligible to apply to receive a £100 Spend Local prepaid card to spend in local businesses across Northern Ireland.
Economy Minister Gordon Lyons MLA said:
I would urge shoppers to use their Spend Local cards wisely to support the local economy and local communities. A little spend can have a big effect.
Retail NI Chief Executive, Glyn Roberts said the scheme comes on the back of a very challenging period for retailers right across Northern Ireland:
It should be remembered that 70p in every pound spent in an independent retailer is recycled around the local economy. If consumers make a special effort to spend their £100 with local traders, then they will also be ensuring the money also goes towards invigorating the wider community.
What will you be spending your £100 on?
If you would like to support your local food bank, we could really be doing with:
- Rice
- Fruit juice (1 litre)
- Tinned Fruit & Veg
- Tinned Meat / Spam
- Tinned Meals
- Tinned Soup
- Pasta sauce
- Biscuits & snack bars
- Rice pudding/custard
- Jams & spreads
Donations can be left at our Food Collection Points.
You can Donate Online too.
Thank you for your continued support!
