Fermanagh and Omagh District Council has appointed a consortium of local organisations to deliver a programme of wraparound and financial support for households in the district experiencing, or at risk of, food poverty.
Aptly named WRAP, the programme centres around an 8 week plan of bespoke, personalised wraparound support, which will be developed and agreed with the client household. Support is aimed at maximising income and reducing household costs. Issues such as debt, benefits, budgeting, housing, healthy eating, physical and mental health will be addressed, as well as education, training and employability skills.
WRAP providers will work with other local services and support organisations to ensure each household gets the support they require and is “better off” in terms of food security.
The WRAP programme aims to support up on 140 households across Fermanagh and Omagh between December 2023 and March 2024.
Local support organisations can refer households to the programme, or individuals can self-refer by calling 028 6632 7006 or emailing info@fermanaghrcn.org.