Carmarthenshire's Food Network
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M A R C H 2 0 2 1 I I S S U E 1 CARMARTHENSHIRE'S FOOD NETWORK An introduction to the Network and it's members Connect I Share I Support The key principals of the network are to Connect with like minded individuals to An encouraging alleviate food poverty across the county; start ... Share resources, skills, experience, knowledge and volunteers, and Support one another to support our citizens. 10.02.2021 07.03.2021 Initial Meeting begin green mapping 02-08.03.2021 1-2-1 meetings Cluster Meetings being arranged 10.03.2021 reaching out to Food Hygiene Training potential members “When adversity strikes, that’s when you have to be the most calm. Take a step back, stay strong, stay grounded and press on.” LL COOL J Pandemic brings out the best in people Communities were proactive in responding to the needs of their residents when Wales was plunged into lockdown in March 2020. With the Covid-19 Coronavirus spreading through the principality the need to provide a plethora of support, for our more vulnerable neighbours, was activated. FaceBook groups, WhatsApp groups, telephone trees and a host of other mechanisms offering Covid-Support sprung up in most corners of Carmarthenshire. Community volunteering armies were deployed to support with collecting medication, accessing groceries, linking with foodbanks and providing welfare calls to keep people's spirits up. 'Hello' cards arrived through letterboxes offering a local contact to call, newsletters were created to share local information and highlight local delivery services and connections were created to share knowledge and resources. When help was needed the response from our kind communities was outstanding. Jmlh2021 Connect I Share I Support P A G E 0 1 Creating a Movement ... a place where stocks of food, typically basic provisions and non-perishable items, are supplied free of charge to people in need. Connect I Share I Support Connect I Share I Support P A G E 0 2 LIFESHARE ANTIOCH’S FOOD AND CLOTHES BANK Established in December 2011, Lifeshare Foodbank has been at the heart of the Glan Y Mor area of Llanelli. Lifeshare is an independent Foodbank, part of Antioch church’s community expression. We have a heart for the least and the lost and long to see an end to poverty. Lifeshare Foodbank works on a voucher referral basis, working with a number of key community organisations to ensure we are helping those in need. We support those that are financially struggling. We operate a 3 vouchers a year scheme but are flexible on this when appropriate. We understand that those that are accessing Foodbanks often find it challenging to access them. Connect I Share I Support P A G E 0 3 AWAYDAYS FOOD DISTRIBUTION ALAN BOWEN Open 11am to 12noon Awaydays has run in the town for 17 years, helping daily people get together regularly and offering emotional and mental wellbeing support. Pick up from The It's not a food parcel service as such, we have a Nurture Centre, range of food laid out which we collect throughout Carmarthen. the week and people can take what they want. As well as Awaydays, Mr Bowen also runs the Tinned Foods. offshoot group Awaydays Coastcare. 07507 257 692 This is made up of the more adventurous group members who travel to destinations and do a beach [email protected] clean or litter pick. Connect I Share I Support P A G E 0 4 CARMARTHEN FOOD BANK Carmarthen Foodbank was set up by Towy Community Church in partnership with The Trussell Trust in September 2010 and officially opened in January 2011 opening just one day a week from a small office in Carmarthen Town Centre. Since 2013, Carmarthen Foodbank has fed over 9,000 people and become the fastest growing foodbank in Wales. It is run by a team of over 20 volunteers. Miriam Jones The food parcels we give contain enough food to last 3 days and we include a suggested menu to provide nutritional meals. Currently Deliveries ONLY. Our partner Carmarthen Community Money Advice are offering a new service to reduce anxiety around talking about your finances. This will enable you to seek advice without the added stress and anxiety of talking about it. PAGE 02 Connect I Share I Support P A G E 0 5 J a c k i e H a m i l t o n 01267 230694 [email protected] KINDNESS AND COMPASSION Someone is in office Mon – Thursday 9-4pm We serve a hot takeaway meal at 12 noon on a Tuesday and Thursday each week. We distribute any food donations we have been given at the same time. We have emergency short term food bags for those in urgent need ie those experiencing homelessness or crisis. We can issue E vouchers for Carmarthen Foodbank. PAGE 02 Connect I Share I Support P A G E 0 6 CWMAMAN FOOD BANK M A R I S S A S W E E N E Y A R I S [email protected] Cwmaman foodbank supports the community of Cwmaman (Glanaman and Garnant wards) that has been affected by Covid 19. Cwmaman Community Centre, High St, Glanaman. SA18 1DX Open on Friday 07776241865 Tinned Food Cleaning products Hygiene products Ideas of what to cook with the food provided Special food: Halal, diabetic, gluten free, etc Connect I Share I Support P A G E 0 7 LLANDOVERY YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE Jill Tatman Gerwyn House, Market Square, Llandovery, SA20 0AB Chloe Baker We are in this together and we want you to know we are here Call for a chat for you We are a foodbank who deliver shopping to 9.00 am to 4.00 pm isolating and shielding members of the community. Monday to Friday Llandovery, Cynghordy, Llanwrda, Llangadog, Gwynfe, Cilycwm 01550 721499 Tinned Food Cleaning products Hygiene products Fresh meat [email protected] Herbs and spices Access to citizens advice service. PAGE 02 Connect I Share I Support P A G E 0 8 L L A N E L L I F O O D B A N K C L A I R E C H I L D S Emergency food and Hygiene aid and @LlanelliFoodbank Mondays, Wednesdays signposting to support and Fridays 10am-1pm services S U P P O R T I N G T H E C O M M U N I T Y S I N C E 2 0 1 1 Our foodbank is a project founded by local churches and community groups, working together towards stopping hunger in our local area. We don’t think anyone in our community should have to face going hungry. That’s why we provide three days’ nutritionally balanced emergency food and support to local people who are referred to us in crisis. We are part of a nationwide network of foodbanks, supported by The Trussell Trust, working to combat poverty and hunger across the UK. Our foodbank works using a voucher referral system. Tinned Food, Fresh Fruit, Fresh Vegetables, Cleaning products, Hygiene products, Herbs and spices, Ideas of what to cook with the food provided, Special food: Halal, diabetic, gluten free Connect I Share I Support P A G E 0 9 K i d w e l l y P o l i c e S t a t i o n , B a n c P e n d r e , K i d w e l l y Jonathan Williams Pembrey and Burryport Foodbank: Amanda Evans Cetma Surplus food project was started 3 years ago. Our main aim is to make sure that food that is still edible does not go to landfill instead it goes to other projects and organisations that are helping the most vulnerable in our communities such as the soup kitchens etc. The food is collected from different stores across the county and then is delivered to where it is needed. PBP Food Bank: we cover Pembrey and Burry Port, Carway, Trimsaran, Kidwelly, Ferryside, Pontyates, Ponthenri, Pwll, Five Roads, Hendy and Fforest. Please contact us for help and support. Tinned Food, Fresh Fruit, Fresh Vegetables / Cleaning products, Hygiene products / Herbs and spices / Ideas of what to cook with the food provided / Special food: Halal, diabetic, gluten free, other. Connect I Share I Support P A G E 1 0 THE PANTRY IMPACT 242 A place where you' re loved not judged PART OF THE WORK BY ST DAVID’S DIOCESE [CHURCH OF WALES] We provide food parcels to those in need. We accept every request on a case-by-case basis and are flexible with our opening hours. We signpost to other services. We host a kids service on YouTube. Tinned Food, Fresh Fruit, Fresh Vegetables, Cleaning products, Hygiene products. 01269 507838 Cross Hands Public Hall andCinema, Carmarthen Road SA14 6SU Cross Hands Connect I Share I Support P A G E 1 1 WHITLAND TOWNHALL COMMUNITY FOOD BANK Helen Ryan [email protected] WE ARE COMMUNITY Distribution of Ambient Goods and Frozen Bakery Delivery service for those unable to collect. Also respond to other community needs. Currently open: Tuesday 2pm-4pm Thursday 6pm - 7.30pm and can also open for emergency food packages. Connect I Share I Support P A G E 1 2 Pembrokeshire, Ceredigion & Carmarthenshire CARIAD PET FOOD BANK run by Cariad Pet Therapy CIC Robert Thomas Our Mission to ensure that pets have access to nutritious food during times of hardship by offering a pet owner a timely, consistent, individual pet food bank service they will continue to receive the comfort, companionship and wellness that pets provide these measures, in turn, will aid the prevention of a pet being taken into a rehoming centre Connect I Share I Support P A G E 1 3 Established in 2013 http://ammanford.foodbank.org.uk/ 07804 189830 Ammanford Food Bank Ammanford Evangelical Church Whether its through volunteering or donating, we serve Wind Street Ammanford together.