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An Appeal For Storage

If you currently have storage facilities or a property in Belfast or Lisburn that you are not using, we would love to hear from you, so we can see if this is something you can help us with.

Walk INN Food Bank – UTV Live / ITV News 1st August 2021 ‘Focus your energy on the positive’

For some families in our local area, they may now have a little less stress in their lives, even if it is just for a few days. This summer might be a better summer than they might have had.

You don’t have to suffer in silence about the pain you feel, and about the things that are hurting you.

You don’t have to suffer in silence about the emptiness that you feel every day. You don’t have to suffer in silence about the things you cannot change.

Sleepovers Aren’t Quite The Same When You Live In A Box.

Poverty means not being able to heat your home, pay your rent, or buy the essentials for your children. It means waking up every day facing insecurity, uncertainty, and impossible decisions about money. It means facing marginalisation – and even discrimination – because of your financial circumstances. The constant stress it causes can overwhelm people,…
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Free Food For All And All For Free

Helping vulnerable people in need has long been a cornerstone of BALCProject’s corporate responsibility initiatives. Today, doing so is central to our ambitious BALCProject’s Better Days commitment to create Better Days for vulnerable people in our community. As part of this goal, we intend to feed as much people in need through food donations to…
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Giving back: The Act Of Kindness – Story

There are lots of things in this world that make a person feel good inside. It’s that internal “smile” if you will, that drives a lot of us to help others or assist those around us, strangers or not. Story Mr “A” said he wants to remain anonymous but said we can share his story.…
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Opening A Homeless Bank Account For Work And Benefits

Homeless Bank Account No fixed address no problem Banks typically require photo ID, such as a passport or drivers licence, as well as proof of address, such as a council tax or energy bill, to open an account but with the new HSBC service, the charity’s address can be used instead. Contact us if you…
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Should we give homeless people money?

The question of “should I give money?” is really is a choice that you need to make for yourself. However, if you choose to give someone money, what that money gets spent on is no longer in your control. When you give a server a tip at a restaurant you don’t get to dictate that…
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WINTER Is Here – A DEVASTATING REALITY FOR THE HOMELESS

It is the time for hot chocolate and cozy blankets, perfect to stay inside…for those who have a home.

Walk INN Food Bank – Independent Local Food Bank For Belfast And Lisburn Community Area

It is worth remembering that luxury items many of us take for granted are out of the question for people struggling to put food on the table.
You can also play a big part in helping people less fortunate than yourself get the items they need. Hosting a collection at your school, church or business can bring people together, raise awareness and do a good deed all at the same time.