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25 Feb 26

McDonald’s Antrim Supports Antrim Foodbank

We are incredibly grateful to McDonald’s Antrim for recently running an in-store initiative to raise awareness of Antrim Foodbank. Staff and customers came together to highlight the growing need within our community, encouraging donations of essential food items and toiletries. Thanks to their generosity, we received a fantastic collection of much-needed supplies, which will go […]

25 Feb 26

Antrim Foodbank Welcomes Stephen Aiken

We were pleased to welcome Stephen Aiken MLA last week to meet with our team and representatives from the Trussell Trust to discuss the ongoing work of Antrim Foodbank. The meeting provided an important opportunity to highlight both the challenges facing many local families and the shared vision of a future without the need for […]

25 Feb 26

Men’s shed and Action Mental Health helped at the warehouse

Last week, the team at the Antrim Foodbank was delighted to welcome volunteers from the local Men’s Shed group and Action Mental Health, who generously gave their time to support the busy warehouse operation. They carefully weighed and sorted incoming food donations, making sure everything was accurately recorded and safely stored. Boxes of tinned goods, […]

7 Jan 26

✨ Welcome to 2026 from everyone at Antrim Foodbank ✨

As we step into a new year, we want to take a moment to say a huge thank you to our incredible community. The generosity shown during our Christmas Appeal was truly overwhelming, and because of you, many individuals and families across Antrim received vital support during what can be a very difficult time of […]

8 Oct 25

MPDA Hub, Ballycraigy – A Visit from Robin Swann MP

Last Friday, we had the pleasure of welcoming local MP Robin Swann to the Antrim Foodbank at the MPDA hub in Ballycraigy. Robin took the time to meet with volunteers, hear real stories from local families, and learn more about the broader support offered by Antrim Foodbank — not just food parcels, but also practical […]

3 Sep 25

B&M Antrim Store Opening

The Antrim Foodbank was honoured to be invited to the official opening of the new B&M store in Antrim. As part of their continued commitment to supporting local communities, B&M kindly gifted the foodbank a £250 voucher to help us stock up on much-needed items for those in crisis. We are incredibly grateful for this […]

13 Aug 25

Citi Bank Attends ‘Changing Minds’ Session

It was a fantastic experience to meet the amazing volunteers at Citi in Belfast! Nearly 200 Citi staff came along to our ‘Changing Minds’ session to hear how food banks support people facing hardship in the local community. hashtag#citivolunteers packed nearly 2,000 parcels of toiletries & hygiene items for 4 x local food banks in […]

13 Aug 25

#EssentialsGuarantee, Westminster Lobby Day

Millions of people across the UK are turning to food banks because Universal Credit simply isn’t covering the cost of essentials. This isn’t right. No one should be forced to choose between heating their home or feeding their family — but that’s the reality for too many. But there is hope. On the 18th June, […]

25 Jun 25

Successful Collection Event at Asda Antrim

In a heartwarming display of community spirit, Antrim Foodbank recently hosted a two-day collection event at Asda Antrim on Friday 13th June and Saturday 14th June. The goal was to raise awareness of the vital work the foodbank does and to encourage much-needed donations from the local community. The event was part of Asda’s Community […]

22 May 25

Sponsor a shelf Initiative

On Thursday, 15th May, we hosted a “Sponsor a Shelf” event, a collaborative project aimed at supporting the Antrim Food Bank. Local businesses gathered to learn how they could contribute to providing emergency food for families facing food insecurity in the area. Guests were also delighted with delicious sweet treats from Born&Bred Waffles. What is the […]

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