Help with increased food costs
WRAP Programme
Support for Households experiencing Food Insecurity
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council recently appointed a consortium of local organisations to deliver a programme of wraparound and financial support for households in the district experiencing, or at risk of, food poverty. The consortium consists of local organisations Fermanagh Rural Community Network, Omagh Forum for Rural Associations, Oak Healthy Living Centre, ARC Healthy Living Centre, Lakeland Community Care and The Old Courthouse, all working together to help those most in need throughout the district.
Aptly named WRAP, the programme has centred around an 8 week plan of bespoke, personalised wraparound support, developed and agreed with the client household. Support has been aimed at maximising income and reducing household costs. Issues such as debt, benefits, budgeting, housing, healthy eating, physical and mental health are addressed, as well as education, training and employability skills.
WRAP providers work with other local services and support organisations to ensure each household gets the support they require and is “better off” in terms of food security. The WRAP programme is supporting up on 140 households across Fermanagh and Omagh between December 2023 and March 2024.
This programme is now at full capacity but referral information will be shared if further support becomes available.
Foodbanks in the District
There are currently 6 established foodbanks operating in the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council area:
Enniskillen Foodbank – The Lakes Vineyard Church, 6-8 Cross St, Enniskillen
Email: info@enniskillen.foodbank.org.uk
Tel: 07412 133847
Open Wednesday and Friday 10am – 12 noon
Enniskillen Foodbank also serves:
Newtownbutler on Tuesday from 10.30am – 12 noon (Cherish Surestart, The Old Courthouse)
Belleek on Wednesday from 1pm – 2pm (Wark Hall, Main Street) and
Irvinestown on Friday from 1pm – 2pm (Arc Healthy Living Centre)
For more information please visit enniskillen.foodbank.org.uk
The ‘Reach’ Foodbank – Life Triumphant Church, 51 Market St, Omagh
Email: graham@lifetriumphantchurch.com
Tel: 07718915435
Open Monday to Friday 12 – 2pm.
For more information please visit lifetriumphantchurch.wixsite.com/ltcomagh/reach-services
The Elim ‘Storehouse’ Foodbank – Elim Pentecostal Church, Rossorry Church Road, Enniskillen
Email: nigel@enniskillenelim.com
Tel: 028 6632 9972 or 07595654414.
For more information please visit enniskillenelim.com/storehouse-ministries/
The ‘Pantry’ Foodbank – Main Street, Lisnaskea
Email: the_pantry@hotmail.com
Tel: 028 6772 2677
For more information please visit www.facebook.com/people/The-Pantry-Lisnaskea/100070693141635/
‘Share’ Ardess Foodbank – The Old Courthouse, 45 Main St, Kesh
Email: alanatals1@btinternet.com
Tel: 028 6863 2695
Open Monday to Saturday 10am – 4pm
Omagh Community Church Foodbank – Community Centre, 2 Old Market Place, Omagh
Email: office@omaghcommunitychurch.com
Tel: 07971362974
For more information please visit www.omaghcommunitychurch.com
Shop, Cook & Save
With the current cost of living crisis putting pressure on many households, the ‘Shop, Cook and Save’ series aims to show how you can make healthier choices and save money by batch cooking, saving on your weekly shop, easy cooking for one, tips to use your slow cooker and storing and reheating food safely. To view these helpful videos click here.
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