News | Antrim Foodbank

20 Oct 22

We’re open five days a week

Press Release: For Immediate Release The tireless work of Antrim Foodbank’s volunteers was recently recognised at the Spirit of Volunteering Awards 2022 hosted by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council in Mossley Mill. The Spirit of Volunteering Awards recognise the unsung heroes in our Borough who dedicate so much of their lives to volunteering. Thanks to those […]

10 Oct 22

Welcome to Antrim Foodbank

Visiting a food bank for the first time can be a daunting experience. It needn’t be. This is what happens when you visit Antrim Foodbank… We work on a referral basis. Your first step is to get a Foodbank Voucher. We’re open five days a week, across Antrim Town. Meet our volunteers. We’re a friendly bunch! […]

1 Oct 22

Shopping List, October 2022

If you are doing the big shop is Tesco Extra Massereene this week, we could be doing with: Tinned Soup Biscuits Tinned Fruit Tinned Veg Tinned Meat Thank you. Together, we can help build a #HungerFreeFuture

28 Sep 22

Recipe Bank: Spiced tuna patties with crushed black olives and spring onion flatbread

Ingredients For the flatbreads 200g/7oz plain flour, plus extra for dusting 3 spring onions, trimmed and finely sliced 1tbsp olive oil 100-125ml/3½-4fl oz warm water salt and pepper For the tuna patties 2 x 185g/6oz tinned tuna, drained 200g/7oz bread, crusts removed, broken into small crumbs 3 tbsp olive oil ½ tsp chilli flakes ½ […]

13 Sep 22

Antrim Foodbank bags £1500 from Tesco’s community grant scheme

Antrim Foodbank will receive £1500, which will be used for purchasing fresh food vouchers, seeds, and gardening equipment. The fresh food vouchers will be given out with our ambient food packs. This will enable fresh food items to be purchased. In Spring 2023, we will plan to collaborate with one of our referral partners to […]

7 Sep 22

Shopping List, September 2022

If you are doing the big shop is Tesco Extra Massereene this week, we could be doing with: Tinned Fruit Tinned Veg UHT Milk (2 litres) Pasta Toiletries Thank you. Together, we can help build a #HungerFreeFuture

2 Sep 22

Recipe Bank: Homemade falafels with salad and pitta bread

Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 x 400g/14oz can chickpeas 2 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp mixed herbs 1 lemon, zest and juice salt and black pepper 1 egg, beaten 3 tbsp olive oil ½ cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced 100g/3½oz tomatoes (approximately two medium tomatoes), […]

17 Aug 22

Recipe Bank: Tuna, Rocket and Lemon Pasta

This week, we delve into our Recipe Bank with Tuna, Rocket and Lemon Pasta from BBC Food: Ingredients 300g/10½oz penne pasta 3-4 tbsp olive oil salt and pepper 2 x 185g/6½oz tin tuna, drained and broken into bite-sized pieces 1 lemon, juice and zest 70g/2¼oz rocket leaves, roughly torn Preparation method Bring a large saucepan of […]

10 Aug 22

Shopping List, August 2022

If you are doing the big shop is Tesco Extra Massereene this week, we could be doing with: Tinned Fruit Tinned Veg UHT Milk (2 litres) Fruit juice (1 litre) Toiletries Thank you. Together, we can help build a #HungerFreeFuture

27 Jul 22

Top 5 items needed this week

If you are doing the big shop is Tesco Extra Massereene this week, we could be doing with: Bags for Life Tinned Goods UHT Milk (2 litres) Tea/Coffee Fruit juice (1 litre) Thank you. Together, we can help build a #HungerFreeFuture

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