Help with increased food costs
WRAP (Western Response and Action on Poverty) Programme
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has appointed a group of local organisations to deliver a programme of wraparound and financial support for households in the district who are experiencing financial difficulty in meeting basic needs.
Aptly named WRAP, the programme centres around an 8 week plan of personalised wraparound support, which will be developed and agreed with the household.
Support is aimed at maximising income and reducing household costs. Issues such as debt, benefits, budgeting, housing, healthy eating, physical and mental health will be addressed, as well as education, training and employability skills.
WRAP providers will work with other local services and support organisations to ensure each household gets the support they require. The programme aims to support up to 200 households across Fermanagh and Omagh between November 2024 and March 2024.
Local support organisations can refer households to the programme, or individuals can self-refer by calling 028 6632 7006 or emailing info@fermanaghrcn.org.
Further information on this programme is available below:
Healthy Start
You could be eligible for help buying food and milk through the Healthy Start scheme.
If you’re pregnant or have a child under the age of 4, you could be eligible for the healthy start scheme.
To check if you’re eligible visit https://www.healthystart.nhs.uk/
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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