Downe Hospital district nursing team doing their bit for foodbank

Downe Hospital district nursing team doing their bit for foodbank

23 April 2025

MEMBERS of the district nursing team based at the Downe Hospital are continuing to support the Fountain Foodbank in Downpatrick.

They recently made a £150 donation alongside other essentials to the charity which helps those in need.

The donation will go towards helping individuals and families in the local area who are experiencing financial hardship, particularly during these challenging times.

District Nursing Sister, Leonie McManus, said she’s proud of her team who generously donated a collection of food and essentials to the local foodbank here in Downpatrick. 

“We collected £150 and we did a supermarket shop to support the foodbank as well,” she said.

“We are a team of community-based district nurses and we wanted to give something back to the local community.”