News
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 […]
17 Nov 15
Local generosity helps foodbank this Harvest
We have had another busy and successful Harvest time this year. Lots of churches and schools have once again been very kind in donating their Harvest collections to us and our volunteers and drivers have been busy collecting and sorting it all! Thank you again to everyone who has donated and also to everyone who has volunteered over […]
21 Oct 15
Listening to the lives behind the foodbank statistics
MPs and peers discussed tackling UK poverty. The Trussell Trust, along with dozens of representatives from its UK network of foodbanks, were in parliament yesterday speaking with MPs and Peers about the work they do to combat hunger and poverty. Hosting the event, Chris White MP commended the varied work of the Trussell Trust’s foodbanks, […]
21 Jul 15
Tesco customers give generously in latest food collection
Tesco customers in Carmarthen donate 4,629 meals in latest food collection. Tesco customer have donated an incredible 3.6 million meals during the sixth neighbourhood food collection this summer. The figure is an increase of 13% compared to last summer’s collection. Tesco customers in Carmarthen donated 4,629 meals in the Tesco Extra store during the three […]
23 Jun 15
Sian raises awareness of food poverty
Carmarthen Foodbank would like to say a huge thank you to Sian Burgis for collecting food for The Carmarthen Foodbank as part of her Raleigh Internationals “International Citizen Service”. Sian spent 10 weeks volunteering in India and then for her required “Action at Home” focused on “Live Below The Line”. Sian experienced people living in […]
1 May 15
Trussell Trust foodbanks gave out over one million three day emergency food supplies to UK people in crisis in 2014/15.
Benefit delays, low income and benefit changes are the primary reasons why people are currently being referred to foodbanks for emergency food. About Our Statistics The Trussell Trust statistics are a measure of volume – they show the number of people to whom The Trussell Trust foodbanks have given three days’ emergency food. These are […]
30 Apr 15
Carmarthen Foodbank receives Outstanding Service award
The founders of Carmarthen Foodbank have been given a special award for helping to provide food to thousands of local people who have found themselves in crisis. The Rotary Club of Tywi hosted a ceremony to celebrate and recognise local people who have made a difference in and around Carmarthenshire. Carmarthen Foodbank manager Share Bower […]
21 Apr 15
Worried about the cost of bills? Free advice available at Carmarthen Foodbank
Do you often worry about the cost of heating your home? Is it too often you have to chose between heating the house or eating? Do you know someone elderly who’s home is always cold? You can now receive advice on how to dramatically cut the cost of your utility bills by attending free sessions […]
23 Mar 15
Celebrating Time Credits in Carmarthenshire
Carmarthen Foodbank and Xcel Bowl were honored to have been invited to celebrate the fantastic work done by volunteers and use of time credits across Carmarthenshire. The event was hosted by Spice Innovations which was set up over six years ago to recognise the hard work of people who volunteer all over South Wales and […]
1 Dec 14
Tesco Foodbank Appeal
Thank you to everyone who kindly donated food when visiting Carmarthen Tesco over the weekend. We had a fantastic 172 crates of food donated which will help lots of people and families over Christmas. Thank you to everyone who also volunteered helping make the collection a huge success.