News | Abergavenny Foodbank

25 Jan 22

Christmas at the Foodbank

Christmas is a busy time at the Foodbank as more food comes in because people kindly do Christmas collections for us, and the number of referrals increases. We give everyone referred to us in December a Christmas Hamper, full of Christmas goodies, in addition to their normal Food Parcel. Our wonderful volunteer elves came in […]

29 Dec 21

Covid Regulations – Return to delivery model of operation

Due to the changes in the covid regulations in Wales, the Abergavenny Foodbank will return to the delivery model of operation from Wednesday 29th December 2021. This means that clients will need to be referred for a food parcel by their support worker, which will then be packed and delivered to them on either Tuesday […]

19 Nov 21

Harvest Festival Thank you

A big thank you to everyone who has given their Harvest Festival Collection to the Abergavenny Foodbank. The total Harvest Collection for 2021 was 1550.1kg – that is over a tonne and a half of food which will go to people in Abergavenny and the surrounding area over the coming months. By the end of […]

13 Oct 21

Getting Back to Normal

Thankfully, we are gradually getting back to something closer to normality. The Abergavenny Foodbank will be welcoming back people who have been referred for food parcels, to have a cup of tea and collect their food parcel, from Tuesday 19th October 2021. As it was before covid, the foodbank at the Abergavenny Baptist Church, will […]

22 Sep 21

Thank you to our regular donors

Thank you to all of you who donate regularly to the Foodbank, whether by bringing in food, putting something in the collection boxes in the supermarkets, or by giving a financial donation. Without your support, we would not be able to provide the food parcels to the clients referred to us. We have just about […]

10 Sep 21

Keep the Lifeline…..

Have you heard of #UniversalCredit? It’s a social security payment for people who don’t have enough money for the essentials – often because they’re in low-paid work or can’t work because of a health issue or caring responsibilities. These payments can be a lifeline, but this October the UK government is planning to cut these […]

18 Aug 21

Thank you to all who donate to our foodbank….

We at Abergavenny Foodbank are very grateful to the local community for everything that you have done to help us over the last 18 months, which have been so challenging for so many. During the pandemic, the number of food parcels we provided increased dramatically from March 2020 onwards, with overall a more than 40% […]

21 Feb 20

40 Pence for 40 Days

Take part in our 40 for 40 challenge this Lent With people struggling to afford food living locally, it is important that we continue to support people in crisis throughout the Easter period. We provide essential emergency food, emotional support and practical advice to families living near you who really need help. The Challenge We […]

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 […]

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