Community Food Supports
Community Food Supports - Meath
Trim Family Resource Centre
- Who it supports: Individuals and families living in Trim and the wider South Meath area
- What it offers: Weekly food parcels using a combination of surplus fresh food and non perishable items
- How it works:
- People register directly with Trim FRC
- Collection slots are assigned by text message
- Partnership with FoodCloud, Neighbourly and local supermarkets
- Location: 15 Wellington Avenue, Trim
- Contact: 087 6602088
CORE Meath (Navan)
- Who it supports: Individuals and families across Meath experiencing food poverty
- What it offers:
- Emergency and short-term food parcels (approx. one week supply)
- Referral route includes self-referral via direct contact
- Delivery model: Community-led, volunteer-based food support
- Area: Based in Navan but operates countywide where possible
St Vincent de Paul (SVP)
Who it supports: Individuals and families across Meath experiencing food poverty
What they offer:
- Food vouchers
- Emergency food hampers
- Ongoing support for households in financial difficulty
Access: Contact local SVP conference (parish-based)
Coverage: Countywide: Navan, Kells, Trim, Ashbourne, Dunshaughlin, Laytown and surrounding areas
Community Food Supports - Louth
Louth Community Larder Food Bank
- Who it supports: Individuals and families in Louth village and surrounding rural areas
- What it offers: Food parcels via a community food bank model
- Access: Direct contact recommended to confirm opening times and eligibility
- Location: Trinity Centre, Louth Village
- Contact:
- Phone: 01507 605803
- Email: trinity@teamparishoflouth.org.uk
- Facebook: Louth Foodbank
Connect Family Resource Centre
- Who it supports: Families and individuals in North Drogheda and surrounding areas
- What it offers:
- FoodCloud-supplied food supports
- Community food pantry access
- Crisis food provision as part of wider family support
- Other supports: Family support, counselling, parenting programmes, wellbeing and inclusion supports
- Location: 171 Moneymore, Drogheda, Co. Louth (A92 WE19)
- Phone: 041 984 6608
St Vincent de Paul (SVP)
- What they offer:
- Food vouchers
- Emergency food parcels and hampers
- Household and crisis supports
- Access:
- Online self-referral form
- Phone or local SVP office
- Coverage: Drogheda, Dundalk, Ardee, and rural Louth via local parish-based conferences
Homeless and Crisis Food Supports
Some services provide meals or food provision alongside homelessness supports:
- Drogheda Homeless Aid – emergency food and meals
- Dundalk Simon Community – food as part of homeless and housing support
(Access typically via referral or direct contact)
