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A locally operated food bank based in Co Cavan has seen a significant increase over the past two years in the use of their service. Ballyjamesduff Food Bank has...

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Play Add to playlist A locally operated food bank based in Co Cavan has seen a significant increase over the past two years in the use of their service.

Ballyjamesduff Food Bank has been operating across Cavan and beyond since 2020.

The service is run in full confidence within the locality to help individuals and families experiencing food insecurity or poverty.

According to Noel Kelly who runs the community group, they don’t judge and they don’t say no. He said when people first reach out to the service, there’s a lot of embarrassment because there’s so much stigma around food poverty.

Noel says there been a significant increase in people with full time jobs making contact over not having any food locally.

Pride should not get in the way if you are struggling this winter when it comes to reaching out for help.

A locally operated food bank based in Co Cavan has seen a significant increase over the past two years in the use of their service.

According to Noel Kelly who runs the community group, people tend to be embarrassed about accessing help.

Noel says that so many people even those in full time employment are struggling.

He says pride should never be a barrier when it comes to not having enough to eat.

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