MU supports six foodbanks across the diocese
As one of the aims of Mothers’ Union is to help those whose family life has met with adversity, Diocesan Trustees were keen to explore how best to help families facing difficulties due to the cost–of–living crisis.
Trustees are already aware of the increasing need for donations to foodbanks and discovered that many foodbanks have had to increase their opening hours into the evenings so that those in work can access their help. Many of our members in Branches across the diocese regularly donate essential items to foodbanks and to other charities.
Mothers Union Trustees, keen to make a further contribution from Diocesan funds, decided to donate £600 worth of groceries and other essentials to six different foodbanks in locations across the diocese.
The foodbanks advised us of their specific needs and were delighted to receive what they needed in groceries and other essential items.
We were also very grateful to have been awarded an additional grant of £600 from the All Ireland Mothers Union Fund, “Mums in May”, which will enable us to donate more groceries and other essentials to foodbanks in the New Year as we continue to remember families facing difficult economic circumstances.
With thanks to Clare Stewart, MU Action & Outreach Coordinator in Down & Dromore