By Louise Doyle LETTERKENNY’s foodbank has made an urgent appeal for donations amid a 40 per cent rise in contact. The Market Square based community voluntary organisation was set up more than a decade ago in August 2014 to meet the then emerging social needs of families and individuals across Donegal. Advertisement The demand for […]
The crippling cost of living crisis impacts students in Letterkenny
MORE students than ever at ATU Donegal are being forced to use foodbanks because of the crippling cost of living crisis, the Students’ Union has said. ATU Students’ Union Welfare and Equality Officer Barry Breslin told the Donegal News he has also seen an increase in students turning to the university’s counselling service, given the difficulties of […]
New website to help food bank
A NEW website has been launched to make it easier for people in Donegal to donate money to a food bank in their local community. Donegal Food Response Network launched a new website, www.donegalfoodresponse.ie, which has been designed to provide a one-stop place where people can support families in need, providing people with information about […]
Wrestling show to help local food bank
A NOTORIOUS Donegal pro wrestler says is rearing to go for tomorrow’s (Saturday) WWE style Letterkenny show in aid of a local food bank.