Translink is calling for people across NI to get on board for Stuff a …

Translink’s annual Stuff a Bus campaign launched just over a week ago, with the aim to raise at least 25,000 meals, and already the positive response and generosity from the public has been fantastic.

Your donations can make a massive difference, helping ensure no-one goes hungry this Christmas[1]. Food items will go directly to those who need it most, including families, homeless shelters, school children, Women’s Aid hostels, food banks and community groups for the elderly.

Now more than ever we need your help to provide essential items for those in need this Christmas. Your generosity can go a long way, especially at a time when so many families and individuals are struggling across Northern Ireland.

Fareshare have provided a list of the most needed items to make it easier for those who wish to donate:

  • Tea Bags, Instant Coffee, Sugar, Hot Chocolate
  • Tinned Fish and Meats
  • Breakfast Cereal
  • Cooking Sauces
  • Traditional Christmas food such as: Mince pies, Stuffing,Cranberry Sauce, gravy, non- alcoholic drinks, selection boxes, sweets, Puddings, and drinks.
  • Tinned goods such as: veg, meat, fish, soup, baked beans, fruit, and puddings.
  • Dried and Tinned Pulses
  • UHT Formula 6 months plus
  • Long Life Fruit Juice
  • Soft Drinks
  • Jams/Spreads
  • Cooking Oil
  • Chocolate/Treat Items/Tubs of chocolate
  • Shortbread/biscuits
  • Condiments such as mustard, ketchup.
  • Instant Mash
  • Dried Pasta, Rice, and Noddles
  • Pasta sauces (tomato sauce, curry, pesto.
  • Baby Items: food, nappies, wipes.
  • Toiletries: Shower gel, shampoo, toilet paper, shaving gel, tampons, sanitary products.

It’s simple to donate, with collection points in bus and rail stations across Northern Ireland, including the following:

Co. Antrim

  • Lanyon Place Station, East Bridge Street, Belfast, BT1 3NR
  • Europa Bus Station, 21 Glengall Street, Belfast, BT12 5DL
  • Great Victoria Street Rail Station, Glengall Street, Belfast, BT12 5Ah
  • Carrick Rail Station, Victoria Street, Carrickfergus, BT38 8AQ
  • Larne Bus Station, 58 Circular Road, Larne BT40 3AE
  • Antrim Rail Station, 38 Station Road, Antrim BT41 4AB
  • Ballymena Bus Station, 53 Galgorm Road, Ballymena, BT42 1AD
  • Lisburn Rail Station, 2A Bachelors Walk, Lisburn, BT28 1XJ
  • Lisburn Bus Station, 13 Smithfield Street, Lisburn, BT28 1DF

Co. Down

  • Bangor Bus & Rail Station, Abbey Street, Bangor, Co Down, BT20 4JA
  • Newtownards Bus Station, 33 Regent Street, Newtownards, BT23 4AD
  • Downpatrick Bus Station, 83 Market Street, Downpatrick, BT30 6LZ
  • Banbridge Bus Station, 21-23 Kenlis Street, Banbridge, BT32 3BD
  • Newry Bus Station, Church Street, Newry, BT34 2AH
  • Newry Rail Station, Derrybeg Lane, Newry BT35 6JS

Co. Armagh

  • Portadown Rail Station, Wilson Street, Portadown, Craigavon, BT62 1BH
  • Armagh Bus Station, 14 Londsdale Road, Armagh BT61 7JX

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Co. Tyrone

  • Dungannon Bus Station, Dungannon, BT71 7BW
  • Omagh Bus Station, 3 Mountjoy Road, Omagh, BT79 7AA
  • Strabane Bus Station, Bradley Way, Strabane, BT82 9PU

Co. Fermanagh

  • Enniskillen Bus Station, Wellington Road, Enniskillen, BT74 7EF

Co. Derry~Londonderry

  • Coleraine Bus and Rail Station, Ballycastle Rd, Coleraine BT52 1PG
  • Magherafelt Bus Station, Union Road, Magherafelt, BT45 5DF
  • Foyle Street Bus Centre, 24 Foyle Street, Londonderry, BT48 6PA
  • North West Transport Hub, Duke Street, Derry~Londonderry, BT47 6DH

Sheena McStravick, Editor Belfast Live commented: “We are honoured to once again partner with the Stuff a Bus campaign this year. We hear daily shocking statistics and real-life stories from people across our communities who are struggling to feed their families. This is why we know how important initiatives like this are helping to eradicate hunger and ensure that no family goes without food.’

Donations can be made in bus and rail stations until 19 December. As well as food donations, monetary donations can be made online via at: www.stuffabusni.com[5]

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References

  1. ^ Christmas (www.belfastlive.co.uk)
  2. ^ Stuff a Bus launches in bid to tackle hunger this Christmas (www.belfastlive.co.uk)
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  5. ^ www.stuffabusni.com (www.stuffabusni.com)
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