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Mayor of Limerick fund provides over 300 Hampers this Christmas

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The Mayor of the City and County of Limerick, Councillor Gerald Mitchell. Pics: Kieran Ryan Benson

Mayor of Limerick fund hampers also supported local businesses

Mayor Gerald Mitchell joins Deirdre McMahon and her team of Mauve Hickey and Iona NicCharthaigh at Neighbour Foods at the Limerick Milk Market to hand out Christmas Hampers. Picture by: Kieran Ryan-Benson

The Mayor of the City and County of Limerick, Councillor Gerald Mitchell has helped to distribute over 300 Christmas hampers to Limerick families.

The families applied through the “Mayor of Limerick fund” initiative and have collected their hampers which are stocked with some quality local produce.

Mayor Mitchell stated, “In the spirit of community and compassion, I am delighted that the Mayor of Limerick Fund could provide over 300 Christmas hampers to Limerick families this holiday season. Our focus on supporting local businesses and minimising environmental impacts reflects our commitment to building a stronger, more resilient community. I extend my heartfelt thanks to the Limerick businesses that generously funded this initiative, and any surplus funds will go towards supporting local charities. Together, we can make a positive impact and spread joy during this festive season.”


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Traditionally Mayor of Limerick fund was the Mayor’s “coal donation” but in recent years it was decided that hampers of local produce would help to support small local businesses with minimal impact on our environment.

KRB 19-12-2023 Neighour Food Christmas Hampers... Gerald Mitchell - Mayor of the City and County of Limerick joins Iona NicCharthaigh at Neighbour Foods at the Limerick Milk Market to hand out Christmas Hampers .. Picture by: Kieran Ryan-Benson
Mayor Gerald Mitchell joins Iona NicCharthaigh. Picture by: Kieran Ryan-Benson

The hampers were obtained from the NeighbourFood Unit at Limerick Milk Market and the Urban Co-op.

The Christmas hampers were part-funded again this year by Limerick businesses with any remaining funds to be distributed to local charities.

More info on Urban Co-op

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