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HELP FOR BELFAST AND LISBURN PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS DURING THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK

HELP FOR BELFAST AND LISBURN PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS DURING THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK

We find ourselves in very challenging times as we put in place plans to keep people who use our services, those most vulnerable in society, who are in a high risk vulnerable group regarding impact of Covid-19 (Coronavirus)

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We already have incurred additional costs in order to make some changes to our services, we expect there to considerably more as our Volunteers-isolate, to protect themselves, their families people who use our services. The additional costs of maintaining access to a WC, a shower, change of clothes, a hot meal, primary healthcare appropriate support into suitable accommodation are immeasurable.

Please help us! We cannot do what we do without you!

Here is how you can help our Belfast Lisburn’s homeless community during coronavirus outbreak

Hygiene packs for people who are homeless

We are looking to give personal-sized hygiene products to people who are homeless so that they can stay safe can follow public health guidelines. We are currently accepting donations of:

  • Wet wipes
  • Hsanitizers (60% alcohol if possible)
  • Individual packs of tissues

Cleaning supplies for charities

We are having to more regularly deep clean in efforts to reduce spread of any germs. This means their cleaning supply stocks are running low.

  • Washing up gloves
  • Blue medical gloves
  • Aprons
  • Blue roll / kitchen roll
  • Toilet roll
  • Disinfectant sprays
  • Sponges / cloths / tea towels
  • Mops mop buckets
  • Boxes of tissues
  • Liquid hsoap (to be used for services who have access to hot water / sinks)
  • Thermometers

Food donations

We have seen a reduction in food stocks are having to find new ways of getting food to people who need it most.

  • Freezer food
  • Non-perishable items (tins, dried pasta/rice, pot noodles, cuppa soups, bottled drinks, dried fruit, crisps, nuts, porridge sachets etc.)
  • Tea, coffee, sugar
  • Longlife milk or powdered milk
  • Packed lunch items or food that can be taken away (e.g. fruit, individual wrapped products – crisps, chocolate bars, cereal bars, fruit bags, sandwiches etc.)

Other high-demitems

  • Baby formula
  • Nappies
  • Strong paper bags of various sizes as Covid-19 can live on plastic for days
  • Disposable cutlery (plates, knives, forks, spoons, napkins etc)
  • Tech needs of remote workers (laptops/smartphones)
  • Tech needs for people who are homeless (continuing to access support & alleviate boredom/social isolation)

Financial support

We asked for financial support to meet current demands, to ensure that we can continue to help, to get ready to re-open or move back to a full service. Financial donations both large small are welcomed.

Other needs

  • Access to industrial washing drying facilities
  • Shared storage
  • Transportation (car/van drivers)

We continue to support people who are homeless families in need throughout this crisis we realise it’s a big ask.

If you can help in any of above ways or perhaps you can think of other ways to help, please in first instance contact rory.neeson@balcproject.org.uk

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