News
24 May 16
It was a wonderful experience on a very dark day
We received some lovely feedback from a client this week. Its great to hear the difference our service makes to peoples lives. I went to The City Temple, I was immediately offered a beverage and welcomed, explained how food bank works, had a gentleman from the council see if he could he assist with […]
24 May 16
Cardiff opens the first Fuelbank in Wales
Yesterday we launched the first Fuelbank in Wales. Working in partnership with NPower and the Trussell Trust we are now able to offer eligible clients vouchers for fuel alongside their food parcels. This enables us to relieve the choice between eating and heating that so many families face when in financial crisis. We […]
15 Apr 16
Foodbank Use at all time High – ITV News
ITV news article highlighting the record numbers using foodbanks across Wales. http://www.itv.com/news/wales/2016-04-15/foodbank-figures-in-wales-remain-at-record-high/
15 Apr 16
1,109,309 3 day Emergency Supplies provided across the UK in 2015/16
Trussell Trust Foodbanks across the country have provided 1,109,309 emergency food supplies in 2015/16. Cardiff Foodbank provided 12078 of these parcels across the city this represent a 12% increase on the previous year and shows that our service is still in demand. We provide a parcel containing food for 3 days, the parcels have been […]
24 Mar 16
Cheap eat | BBC Good Food
Low-cost, budget-friendly meals that are packed full of flavour. Source: Cheap eat | BBC Good Food
24 Mar 16
Extra items we need
Cardiff Foodbank calls for donations of extra items to help families In 2015, Cardiff foodbank provided 12,140 three day emergency food supplies to local people in crisis, it also provides essential toiletries and sanitary items where possible, but these are often in short supply. Last year local people donated an incredible 114 tonnes of food to the foodbank, but […]
18 Mar 16
The Trussell Trust: make Budget 2016 an anti-poverty budget
The Trussell Trust: make Budget 2016 an anti-poverty budget David McAuley, Chief Executive of the Trussell Trust said: “As the chancellor sets the budget for the nation we understand that there are always difficult decisions to take. In tough economic times people in poverty often suffer the most. We’re pleased the Government has taken the […]
23 Dec 15
6 Unexpected Things Foodbanks Need
A visit to the food bank isn’t exactly a traditional Christmas activity, but one UK charity is asking for a little extra help this month, when demand is at its highest and families are choosing between eating and heating.
8 Dec 15
Why Would a Mum Doing a Business Degree Find Herself Begging on the Streets This Winter?
With Christmas approaching, Michele from Brent Foodbank shares how she’s helping to make the festive season special for those struggling. “For the past few days I haven’t been to the street begging for money to buy food for me and my baby…” This was what a mother at Brent Foodbank told us recently. She was […]
1 Dec 15
Emergency Budget gets the food poverty test
David McAuley, Chief Executive of The Trussell Trust said: “We have two simple tests for the budget being delivered today. Firstly, what does it do to reduce the number of people in poverty and hunger? Secondly, what does it do to ensure the Government is supporting the work of charities and social enterprise in taking […]