Northern Ireland food bank parcels distributed
Northern Ireland food bank parcels distributed stood at 67,851 Parcels in 2025. It is one of the indicators in the Food bank parcels table (Value · Annual), with a complete series running from 2015 to 2025. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Food bank parcels table
| Indicator | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total food parcels distributed | |||||||||||
| Northern Ireland | 67,851 | 81,900 | 91,089 | 76,411 | 73,170 | 65,121 | 42,389 | 35,037 | 33,107 | 33,597 | |
| East Midlands | 125,336 | 151,169 | 177,249 | 156,719 | 130,408 | 130,996 | 95,481 | 72,365 | 65,788 | 54,497 |
Understanding northern Ireland food bank parcels distributed
Quantifying emergency food aid in Northern Ireland, this series captures the full count of parcels delivered to adults and children across the province during each financial year. It represents the distinct element separating the UK total from the Great Britain aggregate, while differing from sibling rows by isolating Northern Irish parliamentary constituencies. Only centres operating under the network are covered, excluding independent community larders, church pantries and statutory hardship support.
Units reflect parcel provisions rather than unique claimants, meaning people requiring recurrent support throughout the twelve-month period register multiple additions. Tracking the series annually irons out mid-year variations related to seasonal energy costs and family expenditure patterns. When assessing Northern Irish figures alongside mainland data, users must consider differing local welfare mitigation schemes and distinctive charity sector operational footprints that influence referral rates.
Frequently asked questions
- How does this series factor into the UK and Great Britain totals?
- This series represents the Northern Ireland component that, when added to the Great Britain total, forms the full UK aggregate.
- Does the series count individual recipients or distributed packages?
- It counts distributed emergency food packages; individuals receiving support on multiple occasions are counted each time.
- Are independent parish and community food banks in Northern Ireland included?
- No, only distributions handled through formal network centres across the province are registered.