14.11.13
ARCHBISHOP MARTIN LAUNCHES DIOCESAN FOOD APPEAL.
For the first time ever since he became Archbishop of Dublin almost 10 years ago, Archbishop Diarmuid Martin has launched a food appeal for Dublin families who are struggling to cope this winter. The Dublin Diocesan-Crosscare food appeal will take place over the four weeks of Advent, beginning on 1st December. Archbishop Martin launched the appeal today (14.11.13) on the feast day of St Laurence O’ Toole in response to a request from Crosscare. The Crosscare food bank is struggling to cope with demand for basic food items, from families and charities around the city. Last week the Food Bank had requests for food from 120 individuals and families in one community. They were only in a position to give parcels to 40. Crosscare supplies food directly to those who need it, and also to 10 charities working to help people who are marginalised, excluded or living in poverty, including the St. Vincent de Paul. In response to this need Archbishop Martin is asking all Dublin parishes to help collect food for the food bank over the four weeks of Advent. Parishioners will be able to bring food supplies to their local parish at weekend mass times. Crosscare will collect and redistribute the food every Monday and Tuesday. More Info Annette O’ Donnell 087-8143462/8360723. Pic shows Archbishop Diarmuid Martin at the Crosscare food bank this morning talking with foodbank manager Valerie Cummins. Pic John Mc Elroy. NO REPRO FEE.
