COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF CLONDALKIN, NEWCASTLE, RATHCOOLE, SAGGART AND BRITTAS AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

MOTION NO. 8

MOTION: Councillor F. Timmons

That this Area Committee acknowledges Clondalkin Helping Homeless and Those in Need volunteers efforts as the group enters its tenth year.

All the Volunteers over the last ten years have given there time and commitment to helping those less fortunate.

Clondalkin Helping Homeless and those in Need has evolved over time and currently provides the following services:

1) Weekly FoodBank for local families / People in need in Dublin Mid-West - People call 11-1 for food, deliveries done by volunteers as needed or outside foodbank times.

2) FoodCloud - Tesco's give us food at sell by date food for immediate distribution and damaged goods for foodbank as they have available a few nights a week.

3) Emergency service - Sleeping bags / Tents and supplies given as needed, we encourage them to access outreach person and services.

4) Start Up Packs - start up basics like kettle, cups , bowls etc to people just moving to a new home awaiting a grant and anything they need

5) CHH endeavours to provide Toys at Christmas, Easter eggs at Easter and Fruit and goodies at Halloween etc

REPORT:

 If the motion is agreed, a letter will issue to the Clondalkin Helping Homeless and Those in Need volunteers to acknowledge their efforts as outlined in the motion above.