Mid and East Antrim Affordable Food Club - Carrickfergus

What to Expect

The Mid and East Antrim Affordable Food Club operates weekly from the Carrickfergus Community Forum building, giving local households facing cost of living pressure access to good quality groceries and provisions at a reduced cost. The club runs on both Monday and Tuesday mornings, and is open to clients on a low income, including households up to around £16,000 a year who may or may not also be receiving Universal Credit top-ups. It sits alongside the Forum’s wider support work, which also includes the Mid and East Antrim Community Advice Service for benefits, debt and housing queries, and practical employment support through the Belfast Works Connect programme, making the Forum a single point of contact for several forms of everyday household support in Carrickfergus.

Good to Know

• Runs every Monday and Tuesday, 10am to 1.30pm, at Carrickfergus Community Forum.
• Eligibility is based on household income - contact the Forum directly to check if you qualify.
• Venue: Carrickfergus Community Forum, 31 Lancasterian Street, Carrickfergus, BT38 7AB.
• The Forum also runs the Mid and East Antrim Community Advice Service (Monday and Wednesday, 10am to 4pm, appointment only) for debt, benefits and housing advice.
• Call the Forum ahead of your first visit to confirm current stock and registration requirements.

Getting There

Carrickfergus Community Forum is on Lancasterian Street in Carrickfergus town centre, a short walk from the train station and main bus stops. On-street parking is available nearby, and the venue is close to Carrickfergus Castle and the town’s high street.