Trócaire  urges Offaly supporters to return Lent boxes

Trócaire  is calling on supporters in Co Offaly to return their  Trócaire  boxes and  help the millions of people in Zimbabwe suffering from the devastating impact of Covid-19 and climate change. 

The charity’s biggest fundraising campaign, which finishes on Easter Sunday (April 17), highlighted how thousands of families in Zimbabwe are struggling with the triple challenges of Covid-19, climate change and a devastated economy. The  Trócaire  Box features a family – widow Thandekile and her two children – based in  Matobo  district in southern Zimbabwe who face massive daily challenges in their lives. 

Trócaire  CEO, Caoimhe de Barra, today thanked the people of Co  Offaly  for their continued support, in particular over the last two very challenging years saying:  “We are asking the Irish public to make your  Trócaire  box count.” 

“We are so incredibly grateful for the generous donations we receive from parishes, schools and families in Co  Offaly  each year. I would appeal to people to return their  Trócaire  boxes this weekend so we can continue to provide life-saving support to the people who rely on our work overseas.” 

“Please count or estimate what is in your box and donate the equivalent amount online, over the phone or via post. Many parishes have their own local arrangements in place for collecting  Trócaire  boxes, so people can also contact their local parish to see if it is possible to return their box,” Ms de Barra said. 

How to return your  Trócaire  box donation 

Return your box or envelope to your local school, parish or  Trócaire  centre: 

Maynooth, Co. Kildare or 9 Cook Street, Cork (ROI) or  Trócaire, 50 King Street, Belfast, BT1 6AD (NI) 

You can also go to Trocaire.org or call  1800 408 408.