St. Patrick’s Athletic FC- COVID-19 Food Bank

Project details

Country
Republic of Ireland
Club
St. Patrick’s Athletic FC
Year
2021
Topic
Health & Well-being

St. Patrick’s Athletic FC- COVID-19 Food Bank

Covid -19 Food Bank – Repurposed home stadium (Richmond Park) to meet the needs of local residents during the lockdown period.

  • 2000 food parcels delivered to elderly and economically vulnerable residents
  • 1500 volunteer hours reinvested into the local community
  • Crowdfunded all financial and food donations to deliver a sustainable community benefit programme which placed St Patrick’s Athletic at the heart of the Covid-19 response in South Dublin
  • Richmond Park as a hub for donations and packaging of food parcels

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