Food banks 'in crisis' amid fears some may have to close
Summary
Food banks in Northern Ireland are facing a crisis as donations and funding are falling, forcing some to reduce the size of food parcels or warn they may close soon. The Trussell Trust and food bank managers say they need more local support and government help to continue providing for families struggling with the cost of living.Key Facts
- Enniskillen Foodbank has enough money to operate for only two more months.
- Some food banks must pay for 30-50% of the food they give out.
- Donations are decreasing while costs of running food banks and inflation increase.
- Food banks have had to reduce parcel sizes and close some distribution centers or reduce hours.
- In Northern Ireland, 67,851 food parcels were given out in 2025, including 26,459 for children.
- Food banks warn they might have to close if funding and donations do not improve.
- The Trussell Trust says sustainable funding and government support are urgently needed.
- Although fewer parcels were distributed in 2025 than in 2023, food banks still face a stock and finance crisis.
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