‘Every single item makes a difference’ — Urgent food appeal issued by volunteer group based in County Kildare
The appeal was made by NaasPoint
An urgent food appeal has been issued by a Parish based in County Kildare.
NaasPoint, a local voluntary initiative under Naas Parish, is urgently appealing to the community for help as its food supplies are running "critically low".
In particular, it is seeking breakfast cereals and non-perishable essentials.
A spokesperson for NaasPoint elaborated: "We're reaching out today because we simply cannot meet the growing demand without your help."
"Every single item makes a difference," they added.
Items currently being sought by NaasPoint include:
- Breakfast cereals
- Canned vegetables and fruits
- Canned proteins (e.g. tuna and other meats)
- Soups
- Tea bags
- Spaghetti
- Pasta and curry sauces
- Jam and sugar
- Cooking oil
Items can be dropped off at the following locations and at the following times:
- Parish Office, Sallins Road: 9.30am to 5pm (Monday–Friday)
- Parish Office, Ballycane Church: 10am to 1pm (Monday–Friday)
For donations outside of these hours, please call 087 226 4133.
BACKGROUND
Founded in September 2019, NaasPoint explained that it was was set up growing homelessness and vulnerability crisis in the local area.
The group's volunteers provide scheduled food deliveries and responds to urgent needs with ambient foods, water, clothing, toiletries, fuel, and other essentials.
Goods are stored in insulated containers, allowing for emergency access and bulk purchasing at better prices.