With the help of donations within communities and at local stores as well as collaboration
with local companies, Foodstock is reaching people living in crisis with over 37,000 meals each year. Referrals from the Belfast Trusts, local schools, advice centres and other charities help us identify where there is need in the community and allow us to act.
A collaboration with Amazon has enhanced our service and ensured that donations are collected from stores and that people in vulnerable positions can access food to their doorstep.
Food can also be collected from the Foodstock Hub at 150 Andersonstown Road, Belfast BT11 9BY on Monday to Saturday 9.30 to 1pm. Here, people can also be pointed to a
number of our other services if required.

Building brighter futures through learning

The Foodstock Education & Empowerment Centre is tackling educational inequality in Belfast by offering free, high-quality tutoring and wellbeing support for Primary 6 and 7 pupils preparing for the SEAG transfer test.

Based at our King Street Hub in Belfast City Centre, the programme provides small-group tuition in English, Maths, and Reasoning, along with mock exams, holiday learning camps, and confidence-building sessions to help children reach their full potential.

Parents and carers also receive guidance workshops on the transfer process, admissions, and supporting learning at home, with access to Foodstock’s wider community supports.

Our goal is simple — to ensure that ability, not background, determines opportunity, giving every child the belief and support they need to succeed.

Our School Breakfast Programme helps make sure children across Belfast start their school day with a healthy, nutritious meal.

We work with schools across the city to provide healthy school breakfasts to children who may otherwise go without. Alongside providing food, the programme helps children start their day with the energy and nutrition they need to learn, concentrate and take part in school.

In 2025 alone, we delivered 109,920 healthy school meals to schools across Belfast, supporting children and families in communities throughout the city.

For us, it is about more than simply providing a breakfast. It is about making sure every child has the same opportunity to start their day well, regardless of their circumstances.

Healthy food. Stronger starts. Better opportunities.

We provide practical employment support to people across Belfast, helping them take the next step towards finding work.

From our centres, our team offers one-to-one support with CVs, job applications, interview preparation and job searching, helping people build their confidence and present themselves effectively to employers.

Through our Employer Connects, we also bring employers directly into our centres, giving local people the opportunity to meet employers face-to-face, find out about current vacancies and access real employment opportunities within their local community.

Whether someone is looking for their first job, returning to work or looking for a fresh opportunity, we provide support throughout the process, from writing a CV and applying for jobs through to interview preparation and connecting with employers.

Practical support. Real opportunities. A pathway into work.

Our Benefits Clinic provides local people with access to practical advice and support around benefits, entitlements and employment-related queries.

The clinic is delivered by Bronagh and Claire from the Andersonstown Jobs & Benefits Office, who provide one-to-one support and guidance to help people understand what support may be available to them and how to access it.

The clinic gives people the opportunity to speak directly with experienced staff in a familiar and welcoming environment, with support tailored to their individual circumstances.

Our Men’s and Women’s Wellbeing Groups provide a welcoming space for people to come together, meet others, have a chat and enjoy some time away from the pressures of everyday life.

Each group takes part in a range of activities, workshops and social sessions, giving everyone the opportunity to try something new, learn new skills and, most importantly, have a bit of fun. We also provide breakfast at each session, creating a relaxed environment where people can sit down, chat and build connections with others in their community.

Alongside the social and wellbeing activities, the groups also provide access to practical support, with organisations and services such as the GP Federation, benefits advisers and employment support joining sessions to provide advice and guidance.

It’s about bringing people together, building friendships and making sure people have access to the support they need, all in a friendly and relaxed environment.

Our Irish language classes provide a friendly and welcoming space for people to learn and develop their Irish, whatever their starting point.

Beginner classes take place every Monday from 6.30pm to 7.30pm at our King Street Hub, while our Intermediate class runs every Tuesday from 6.30pm to 7.30pm at our Foodstock Andersonstown Hub.

The classes are relaxed, social and open to people who want to build their confidence in the language, meet others and enjoy learning Irish in a community setting.

Whether you’re starting from scratch or looking to improve the Irish you already have, our classes offer a great opportunity to learn, practise and keep the language alive within our communities.