Dungannon Foodbank

Public benefits

Dungannon Foodbank provides tangible and identifiable benefits by: • Preventing hunger and malnutrition through the provision of emergency food supplies • Improving physical and mental wellbeing by reducing stress associated with food insecurity • Supporting individuals in crisis to stabilise their circumstances • Promoting dignity and social

inclusion through compassionate, non-judgemental support • Signposting beneficiaries to additional services (e.g. debt advice, housing, benefits) Public Aspect The benefits are provided to the public or a sufficient section of the public, namely: • Individuals and families experiencing poverty or financial hardship • People referred by recognised agencies such as social services, healthcare providers, schools, and community organisations • Those facing crisis situations including unemployment, low income, illness, or unexpected financial difficulty Evidence of Public Benefit Dungannon Foodbank demonstrates public benefit through: • The number of individuals and families supported • The volume of food distributed • Feedback from beneficiaries and partner organisations • Ongoing demand for services within the community These indicators provide evidence that the charity’s activities are effective in relieving poverty and hardship. Potential Harm and Mitigation The organisation recognises potential risks and takes steps to mitigate them: • Ensuring food safety and quality standards are maintained • Operating safeguarding policies to protect vulnerable beneficiaries • Maintaining confidentiality and data protection • Promoting dignity and avoiding stigma in service delivery No significant harm arises from the charity’s activities that outweighs its benefits. The beneficiaries of Dungannon Foodbank include: • Individuals and families experiencing food poverty • People affected by low income, debt, or welfare issues • Vulnerable groups including the elderly, people with disabilities, and those experiencing temporary crisis Beneficiaries are identified through a referral system or through assessed need, ensuring that support is directed to those most in need. Private Benefit Dungannon Foodbank is operated solely for charitable purposes. • Trustees and volunteers do not receive any financial benefit except reimbursement of legitimate expenses • Any private benefit is incidental and necessary to the delivery of the charity’s purposes

What your organisation does

The organisation supports those facing hardship by providing practical food and hygiene support(food and hygiene parcel). Offer a Wrap around service whereby guests are referred onto statutory agencies, voluntary agencies etc to help provide support with the guests route cause of hardship.