News
18 May 17
Vote for Cardiff Foodbank as part of the John Lewis Community Matters scheme!
We have been chosen for the current quarter (May – July) as one of the charities for John Lewis’ Community Matters scheme. This means that everyone who buys a drink or food in their Place to eat restaurant on the 3rd floor can vote via a green token (given at the till) for one of the organisations to receive a […]
13 Apr 17
Easter Opening Times
EASTER OPENING TIMES GOOD FRIDAY – OFFICE & WAREHOUSE – CLOSED –FOODBANK CENTRES OPEN AS NORMAL EASTER SATURDAY – OFFICE & WAREHOUSE – CLOSED […]
3 Apr 17
New Opening Times – Warehouse/Office
MONDAY OFFICE 9:30 – 1:30PM WAREHOUSE 9:30 – 1:30PM TUESDAY OFFICE 9:30 – 1:30PM WAREHOUSE 9:30 – 1:30PM WEDNESDAY OFFICE 9:30 – 1:30PM WAREHOUSE CLOSED THURSDAY OFFICE 9:30 – 1:30PM WAREHOUSE 9:30 – 1:30PM […]
3 Oct 16
Grangetown Foodbank Centre Now Open
We had the official launch of our Grangetown Foodbank Centre on Friday 30th September. The event was attended by representatives from various community groups and churches, and the centre was officially opened by Councillor Susan Elsmore. Thanks so much to everyone who attended the opening. Grangetown Foodbank is open every Friday from 12-2pm in Grangetown Baptist […]
7 Sep 16
Concert in Aid of Cardiff Foodbank
We have an awareness raising/fundraising concert which is coming up at the end of the month – Friday 30th September and Saturday 1st October. The concert is a partnership between Cardiff Foodbank and Cathays Methodist Community Choir and promises to be a great event. Please see above for all details. As mentioned, entrance is free but there will […]
5 Aug 16
Clients Thank You
I came into work today to a lovely letter from a client about one of our foodbank volunteers. I have included a section below; “I would like to thank the young gentleman “Dan” … at your foodbank on Thursday. I was mesmerised by his kind words and nonjudgemental attitude to myself, he took the time […]
28 Jul 16
Charity of the year – Eversheds Cardiff
Cardiff Foodbank was thrilled to learn it was to be one of four charities to be supported by Eversheds Cardiff office this year. Support such as this means a lot to the foodbank as the skills and knowledge we can gain through this relationship is invaluable, not to mention the donations of food and funds which […]
26 Jul 16
Out of a negative came a positive
One women’s Foodbank experience I came into work on a Thursday morning to *Simone’s email asking if she would be able to get a foodbank voucher. This is not unusual as more and more people have heard about foodbanks but don’t always know how to go about getting our help. I replied to Simone […]
26 Jul 16
Holiday Hunger
A Trussell Trust report reveals the worries of having to pay for childcare and food during the six-week break. The charity said demand on its 35 food banks in Wales peak during July and August, when there is no access to school dinners or breakfast clubs. see the BBC fetaure here http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-36864822
14 Jul 16
GENEROUS PEOPLE IN CARDIFF DONATE 20,814 MEALS TO HELP PEOPLE IN CRISIS THIS SUMMER
Two of our volunteers handing out shopping lists & dating food. Generous Tesco customers have set the bar high in Cardiff by donating food for an incredible 20,814 meals during the eighth Neighbourhood Food Collection. The collection took place between 30th June – 2nd July 2016, in partnership with Tesco and charity partners The Trussell […]