The Lions Clubs Christmas Food Appeal was inaugurated in the 1980’s and was strongly supported by RTE Radio 2 in its early development. The Lions of Ennis have always participated, collecting food at supermarkets in December each year and funnelling it via Clarecare to needy families.
Over the years in excess of €500,000 of assistance has been provided and nowadays the Lions collect primarily cash which is then utilised to provide vouchers to both Clarecare and Ennis Lions recipients.