News
1 May 20
URGENT PRESS RELEASE 1/5/2020
We’re really pleased that we’re being joined by anti-poverty charities across the sector to ask the government to put in place a Coronavirus Emergency Income Support Scheme. Standing alongside us and the Independent Food Aid Network are Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG), Children’s Society, Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF), StepChange and Turn2us. Together, we’re urging the government to strengthen the anchor it […]
28 Apr 20
SPEND AND DONATE
During this time of lockdown more and more of us are shopping online. Not just food, but for many different items. Why not put this online shopping to even better use by using one of the two methods below? What this means is that every time you shop, a small donation is sent to Pembrokeshire […]
28 Apr 20
Do you need food?
If you can’t afford food, you can call 0808 2082138 (freephone) to speak to a trained and independent Citizens Advice agent (Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm), or call 01437 806070 to speak to Pembrokeshire Citizens Advice, who will be able to issue you with a food bank voucher if necessary. You can also contact […]
3 Apr 20
URGENT FOOD REQUEST
DEAR SUPPORTER, We urgently need you extra donations for the following; Tinned vegetables, especially carrots and peas. Tinned potatoes Tinned tomatoes UHT milk Cartons of juice Coffee Tea Biscuits Drop off points are found in Tesco Stores Haverfordwest, Pembroke Dock & Goodwick: CK Supermarkets in Narberth & Fishguard: Co-op in Neyland: Morrisons Haverfordwest into the […]
25 Mar 20
Where to find help and advice
You will no doubt have heard that the Prime Minister reinforced the single most important action we can now all take, in fighting coronavirus – to stay at home in order to protect the NHS and save lives. The campaign to raise awareness of this message has launched across TV, radio as well as digital and […]
25 Mar 20
Covid-19
Update: 03/04/2020 – please note: if you are in food crisis and do not have a voucher you must contact your usual key worker, they can issue an emergency food voucher code to you on the phone. We ask that all referral agents contact us to arrange a time for your attendance at a Centre. This is […]
17 Mar 20
OUR SERVICE PROVISION DURING THE CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK
Service provision: Current action: (as of Monday 16/03/2020) – UPDATED 24/03/2020 Food Aid: (through voucher referral system) Long life food e.g. tins and packages. Fully operational in all Foodbank Centres for people in genuine crisis and via referral. You may be given a time to collect food to minimise contact with others. Food Share: […]
17 Mar 20
NEYLAND FOODBANK – PRESS RELEASE
PRESS RELEASE Tuesday 17th March 2020 Foodbank Centre opens at Bethesda Baptist Church in Neyland On Friday the 13th of March, the Neyland Foodbank Centre had its official launch at the Bethesda Baptist Church, the location of the new Centre. This initiative is a partnership between the Neyland Churches Together and the Pembrokeshire Foodbank. […]
11 Mar 20
PRESS RELEASE – FISHGUARD FOODBANK OPENS.
PRESS RELEASE Tuesday 10th March 2020 Foodbank Centre opens at Bethel English Baptist Church in Fishguard Today, Tuesday the 10th of March, the Fishguard Foodbank Centre had its official launch at the Bethel English Baptist Church, the location of the new Centre. This initiative is a partnership between the Bethel English Baptist Church and […]