Foyle Foodbank honours schools, businesses and volunteers for standout support

Foyle Foodbank recognised local schools, businesses and volunteers for their contributions to the 2025 Christmas Appeal and year-round support, noting large donations from Thornhill College, Perfect Spine Chiropractic Clinic and Fujitsu.

Foyle Foodbank has honoured local schools, businesses and volunteers for their support during its 2025 Christmas Appeal and across the year. Organisers said they wanted to recognise people and groups who went the extra mile. The acknowledgements single out both one-off donations and ongoing collections and volunteering. The recognition reflects the partnerships that help the foodbank keep operating. Notable supporters and actions: - Schools and pupils: Rosemount Primary marked its sixth annual donation with bake sales, Christmas Jumper Day and a rickety wheel fundraiser; Thornhill College made the largest school donation with pupils preparing and wrapping hampers; Foyle College was the second largest school donor and held a non-uniform day with staff support. - Local businesses: Perfect Spine Chiropractic Clinic received the Business Award for the largest food donation over Christmas; The Old Docks and The Branch Bar & Grill made financial donations supported by staff and patrons; Fujitsu provided a large food donation, ran year-round collections and took part in corporate volunteering. - Community helpers: Lynch's Eurospar assisted with bulk purchasing, sourcing offers and loading items for collection; residents volunteering for Amelia Court Christmas Lights raised funds for Foyle Foodbank and Foyle Hospice during the festive season. - Community events: Púca Púca Games organised 11 in-store events with over 70 entries, with an average of three donated items per entrant, and contributed prizes and cash alongside extra donations. Summary: The recognitions highlight ongoing community support that helps Foyle Foodbank provide emergency food and practical assistance to people in difficult moments. Undetermined at this time.