Part of the Festival Church Project
Festival Park
Ebbw Vale.
NP23 8WQ.
0845 600 77 80
Latest News And Events
Ebbw Vale foodbank feeds 2400 people in crisis
The Ebbw Vale foodbank has fed
over 2400 people in crisis since its launch in October 2008. The
foodbank has grown to become a lifeline to many local families in
crisis. To acieve this 14 tonnes of food has been donated by schools,
churches and
collections outside local supermarkets.
Adrian Curtis, Ebbw Vale foodbank manager, says:
'Since our launch the demand for emergency food has been increasing.
Many local families are struggling as their finances are squeezed.
Thanks to the many generous donations we receive we have managed to
help
2400 people. Our clients are very grateful; some have been in tears
whilst others send letters of thanks. The Blaenau Gwent community has
been outstanding - we are proud to be part of such a caring,
compassionate community and thank everyone for their
support.’
Neath becomes Wales 14th foodbank project!
Foodbank projects have spread across Wales. The network now has launched projects in Ebbw Vale, Blackwood, Cardiff, Bridgend, Rhondda, Pontyclun, Gorseinon, Llanelli, Camarthen and Cardigan, Neath, Merthyr & Cynon, Risca and The Vale of Glamorgan. The Trussell Trust are also working with groups in Swansea, Pontypool, Flintshite, Holyhead, Colwyn Bay, Aberystwyth and Wrexham
Ebbw Vale foodbank in the press
We have recently received great press coverage about our project.
Recent stories can be read at:
Get Involved:
Donate Food: If you would like to donate food please contact the centre to arrange collection (we accept tins and dried food).
Regular Collection: Your school, church or workplace can support us through regular food collections.
Volunteer: If you can spare some time please call us - there are many opportunities in all areas of the project.
Financial Gift: If you would like to contribute towards the project costs - please let us know so that we can send you a gift aid pack.
Our Mission - What We Do
According to government statistics there are still 9 million people in the United Kingdom living in poverty. It takes just one loss of a paycheck, a delay in benefits or an unexpected bill to bring many people into crisis so they are unable to buy food for their family. This is a new and horrifying nightmare for many of these people and the welfare state cannot react quickly enough to meet their needs Food is donated by individuals, schools, churches and businesses and is sorted and stored for future use. Clients are issued with a voucher from front line professional care workers such as health care, social services, benefits agencies, pastoral care workers etc. Clients can exchange vouchers for 3 days of nutritionally balanced emergency food. This food can be collected from the food from our distribution centre in Festival Church (Festival Park, Ebbw Vale) where clients find a safe place to chat over a hot drink and receive signposting to a range of support services such as debt counselling and life skills training.
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