New statistics highlight why we need your help ending hunger in Wrexham this winter

Shocking new statistics reveal that Wrexham Foodbank provided 5,033 emergency food parcels to people facing hardship between April and September 2024. 1,566 of these parcels went to children.

Together with food banks in the Trussell community, we have provided more than 1.4 million emergency food parcels across the UK during this time. Whilst the need for food banks remains extremely high, your support continues to be hugely valuable and vital so that we can be there for people struggling to afford the essentials.

Winter is our busiest time of the year and we can’t let this go on. Will you play your part in ending hunger in Wrexham?

In recent times we have been spending over £700 a week on purchasing food to ensure we can provide fully nutritionally balanced parcels to those in need. As we strive to meet the need for our services this winter your generous support can make an an incredible difference. We would be incredibly grateful if you could:

Donations

• Donate food and toiletries to our Warehouse located at Unit 3, Edwards Enterprise Park, Rhosddu Industrial Estate, Wrexham, LL114ZA. We are in particular need of baby nappies and toiletries for little ones. We are especially in need of baby nappies and toiletries for little ones. Additionally, we help ease the pressure by providing pet food, so donations for people’s four-legged friends are also very welcome.
• Follow our website/social media channels to see what items are needed most right now. We are on Facebook, X and now Instagram!
• Download the BanktheFood app and keep up to date with what we need most as you do your weekly shop.
• We are hosting food collections from 10 AM to 4 PM between 28th to 30th November at our local Tesco supermarkets in Wrexham and Cefn Mawr. On the 5th and 6th of December, we will be making our way to Asda in Wrexham for another food drive. Your contributions during these events will help us provide essential support to those in need.
• Share this message around and encourage your partners/communities/stakeholders/audiences to support with donations.

Fundraising

• Are you an international Wrexham Supporter? We have an International Fund page where supporters of the Dragons can make one-off or monthly donations. Your contributions help us continue our vital work and make a real difference in the community.
• This holiday season, we are excited to partner with Wrexham AFC Supporters in a 2024 Holiday Gift Matching campaign. Wrexham AFC fans near and far can double their impact with every donation between October 24th and December 10th. Your generosity will go twice as far in helping those in need.
• Get in touch if you would like to support us by fundraising for us – whether that be through a challenge, event or partnership, or to explore further opportunities.

Volunteers

• Join us in making a difference by volunteering at Wrexham Foodbank. For more information on how to get involved, visit our Give Help page or you can Contact Us directly.
• Share this message around and encourage your partners/communities/stakeholders/audiences to support with volunteers.

Campaigning and advocating for change

• As part of the Guarantee our Essentials campaign, read and share ‘The Hardship Times’ – a newspaper made up of stories of hope and hardship collected from hundreds of communities across the UK.
• Continue having conversations with your friends, family and neighbours about the impossible decisions that people visiting the food bank are facing, the solutions and ways we can end hunger, and how they can play their part in helping us to do this.
• Follow us on our channels to see how you can get involved and support us on our journey for change.

Thank you for standing together with us.

Your support means that we can make a transformational difference to people facing hardship today, and pave the way for a more hopeful future where everyone can afford the essentials we all need to live.

When everyone plays their part and takes positive action, together we can turn the tide on hunger in Wrexham.

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