News | Eastern Valley Foodbank

1 Dec 25

How you can help support us

How you can help support us Over the past few days, we have been in Tesco Pontypool running our food drive. We firstly want to thank every single person who donated! We received many donations while we were there and are very grateful for all the generosity from the community. Your support has helped us to […]

24 Nov 25

Christmas at Eastern Valley Foodbank

Christmas at Eastern Valley Foodbank As we begin to approach the festive season here at Eastern Valley Foodbank it is our busiest time of year. During December we see an increase in the number of referrals from our partnerships for people in need of support. The festive period can be a tough time many people and for those in need it […]

17 Nov 25

Our partnerships- Who we work with

Our partnerships Who we work with We are more than just a foodbank. Here are the Eastern Valley foodbank we have partnered with Christians Against Poverty (CAP), Citizens advice and Eastern Valley Counselling to help support people within the community who come through our doors. We offer a holistic approach to building resilience and tackling poverty by Running courses and workshops Warm hubs and cooking clubs Access to drop […]

17 Nov 25

The Truth of Foodbanks

The Truth of Foodbanks Myths vs Truth Across the UK there is estimated to be over 2,000 foodbanks supporting people in need. There are also a lot of misconceptions and myths around foodbanks and the people who receive support from them, which ultimately leads to a lot of stigma and stereo typing. Here at Eastern Valley foodbank, we believe in supporting anyone in […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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