<p>#32: The number of people accessing the St Vincent de Paul (SVP) Food Bank in Ballyfermot quadrupled this year as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and families living in poverty are facing a challenging time this Christmas.  Marie Cronin, East Regional President of SVP, speaks about their Annual Appeal.</p>

#32: The number of people accessing the St Vincent de Paul (SVP) Food Bank in Ballyfermot quadrupled this year as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and families living in poverty are facing a challenging time this Christmas. Marie Cronin, East Regional President of SVP, speaks about their Annual Appeal.

<p>#32: The number of people accessing the St Vincent de Paul (SVP) Food Bank in Ballyfermot quadrupled this year as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and families living in poverty are facing a challenging time this Christmas.&nbsp; Marie Cronin, East Regional President of SVP, speaks about their Annual Appeal.</p>

032: Christmas in Poverty

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