SVP members help combat food poverty in a variety of ways. SVP groups attached to churches appeal for food donations from parishioners and make up emergency food parcels for families in need in their communities. Last year SVP members gave out food parcels on over 25,000 occasions. Similar collections are also made by Mini Vinnies – the youngest branch of the SVP made up of primary school children.

SVP members also help run foodbanks across the country handing out food and emergency supplies to hungry people who come forward for help. Participating in soup runs helps meet the need for food for hundreds of homeless people while Christmas hampers are another way that SVP members help hungry families make ends meet, particularly during the often challenging festive season.

There are many great initiatives locally within our own community for anyone in need are who wish to volunteer - maybe it's time we gave a little back!
If you would like to get involved follow the link...here!