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20 May 22
Food bank use in Antrim doubles
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New figures released by Antrim Foodbank today reveal 1,439 emergency food parcels were provided to local people who couldn’t afford the essentials between April 2021 and March 2022. 629 of these went to children. This number of parcels is a 102% increase over 2019-20. The food bank believes the increase in people needing support is […]
23 Jul 21
June Stats: +15%
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Last month, Antrim Foodbank fed 302 people in our Town. That is an increase of 15% on May 2021. Like all food banks, we exist not to exist. Our goal is a #HungerFreeFuture where there is no need for food banks. Our latest stats show there is still work to be done and we are […]
13 May 21
Could you survive on £248 a month?
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People forced to food banks at start of pandemic faced extreme poverty, with just £248 a month to survive on after housing costs, according to new research
23 Apr 21
Antrim Foodbank usage up 52%
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Last month, Antrim Foodbank fed 368 people in our Town. In March 2021 we fed: Adults Children 368 people 219 149 That is an increase of 52% on February 2021. At Antrim Foodbank, we exist not to exist: our goal is a #HungerFreeFuture where there is no need for foodbanks. These stats may, to an […]