Winter and the festive season can be a time of joy, but for many, it can also bring challenges. Whether you’re feeling lonely, struggling to make ends meet, or simply need a listening ear, support is available. This guide brings together local services ready to help you through the colder months - because no one should face winter alone.
COMMUNITY ADVICE ABC
Our Community Advice Offices based in Armagh, Banbridge, Lurgan and Portadown offer borough residents free, independent, confidential, and impartial advice, advocacy, and information.
p 0330 135 9733
e contact@adviceabc.co.uk
w adviceabc.co.uk
SALVATION ARMY
Provides help and support to those in need, offering emergency support, foodbank assistance and more. 76-82 Union Street, Lurgan BT66 8ED
p 028 3832 3222
p 07942 614 738
w armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk/costofliving/
THE SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAUL
Offers direct, personal assistance that is non-judgmental and based on the need of the individual or family.
p 028 9035 1561
w svp.ie/requesthelp
• Aghagallon (St Patrick)
p 07745 785 181
p 07810 036 763
• Armagh (St Patrick)
p 07733 482 604
• Craigavon (St Anthony):
p 07919 496 053
• Keady (St Patrick)
p 07738 838 078
• Lurgan (St Peter & St Paul)
p 028 3832 5725
• Magheralin (St John XXIII)
p 07921876225
• Portadown (St Patrick)
p 07300 789 519
• Seagoe (Holy Family)
p 07827 770 304
• Tullysaran (St Mary)
p 07738 838 035
• Whitecross (St John Paul II)
p 07561 011 117
• St Patrick Banbridge
p 028 4066 2047
• St Colman Dromore
p 07738 838 187
FOOD BANKS
Armagh Food Bank
Provides support to families following a referral from GP/Social Worker etc.
p 077 5268 0805
e info@armagh.foodbank.org.uk
Normal opening times 10.30am-12.30pm Tuesdays and Saturdays.
Banbridge Food Bank
Provides support to families following a direct request.
e foodbank@gracegeneration.co.uk
f facebook.com/StorehouseBanbridge Foodbank/ Emails are monitored Monday-Friday.
Craigavon Food Bank
Provides support to families by direct referral and from Social Worker etc.
p 0333 050 7702
e contact@craigavonfoodbank.org.uk
Phone line is monitored Monday-Friday, 9.30am-3.30pm.
Dromore Food Bank
Provides support to families following a direct request.
p 079 4678 3279
e info@viawings.co.uk
w viawings.co.uk
f facebook.com/ViaWingsDromore
SOCIAL SUPERMARKET PROVIDERS
Stepping Stones Pantry - Armagh
30 Barrack Street, Armagh
p 07752 680 805
e steppingstonesarmagh@gmail.com
The Bridge Pantry - Banbridge
19-21 Church Square, Banbridge
p 07763 573 906
e thebridge@gracegeneration.co.uk
Freedom Foods Pantry - Lurgan
Emmanuel Church
23a Castle Lane, Lurgan p 028 3831 6998
e compassion@emmanuel-church. co.uk
Freedom Foods Pantry - Portadown
Emmanuel Church
38 Meadow Lane, Portadown p 03330 503 223
e compassion@emmanuel-church. co.uk
Via Wings Larder - Dromore
9-13 Princes Street, Dromore
p 028 9269 8378
p 07946 783 279
e info@viawings.co.uk
e compassionministry@viawings.co.uk
MENTAL HEALTH
SUPPORT
Lifeline – 24/7 helpline
p 0808 808 8000
Samaritans
p Call 116 123
Minding Your Head
w mindingyourhead.info
IMPORTANT NUMBERS FOR YOUR SAFETY
p 999 PSNI - Emergency
p 101 Non-Emergency
Domestic Violence 24/7 helpline
p 0808 802 1414
If you or someone you know needs help, please reach out. A simple call or message can make a big difference. Together, we hope everyone can feel supported this winter.