Our October stats are out

In October 2026, Cardiff Foodbank received 16,574kg of donated food. 

Twenty per cent of this donated food came from Harvest collections organised by schools and churches. This is a powerful reminder of what communities can achieve when they come together. We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who organised a collection and helped us stock our shelves.

It’s particularly significant that 11% of our Harvest donations came from schools, especially when, month after month, around one third of the people receiving emergency food from Cardiff Foodbank are children. This is a persistently concerning figure and reflects a much wider UK picture. Trussell’s latest Hunger in the UK 2026 briefing reports that 17.6 million people experienced food insecurity in the UK in 2026, including 13 million adults and 4.6 million children. 

As temperatures continue to fall, more people may find themselves facing the stark choice between heating their homes and putting food on the table. For those already struggling to make ends meet, the colder months can bring additional pressures.

That’s why, this November, we’re sharing two simple ‘foodraising’ activities that individuals and families can get involved in to support Cardiff Foodbank.

Our Reverse Advent Calendar features 24 essential items that help us put together emergency food parcels. And, with a little help from Elf on the Shelf, families can also bring some festive fun into the run-up to Christmas:

Find out more about both activities here:

Elf on the Shelf https://cardiff.foodbank.org.uk/elf-on-the-shelf

Reverse Advent Calendar https://cardiff.foodbank.org.uk/reverse-advent-calendar