News
10 Aug 20
More than Food: how we support people with more than a food parcel
During 2019-2020 2552 three-day food parcels were given out by Wrexham Foodbank feeding 5818 people, including 2093 children. The Foodbank is run entirely by volunteers and all the food (52,233kg) was donated by members of the public. But did you know that the Foodbank does a lot more than just provide food parcels to those […]
10 Aug 20
Wanting to donate?: Our current needs
We would really appreciate: Shampoo Deodorants Packets (not tins) of soup, thanks.
16 Jul 20
New Morrisons initiative
We’re so grateful to @Morrisons for encouraging their customers to buy e vouchers for our food bank. This will make it easier for us to buy the items needed most. £10 can buy at least 10 essentials for someone struggling to make ends meet. Find out more: https://www.morrisons.com/food-boxes/
29 Jun 20
Update on Wrexham Foodbank Activity: June 2020
Wrexham Foodbank: Bringing communities together to end hunger and poverty in the UK by providing compassionate, practical help with dignity whilst challenging injustice #thiscanchange. In March and April this year Wrexham Foodbank had a large increase in the number of food parcel referrals. In May and June however, this number decreased back to our usual […]
3 Jun 20
Major financial donors:
We have had wonderful financial support over the past couple of months. We hereby acknowledge the significant donations received from the following companies: […]
1 Jun 20
National Lottery Community Funding
We are delighted to announce that we have been successful in securing funding from the Wales Community Fund. This will be used to ensure we are resilient in being able to meet the challenges which lie ahead as the full impact of the coronavirus on jobs and the wider economy hits our community.
30 May 20
THANK YOU!
As it is Volunteer Week between June 1st & 7th the Foodbank team and Trustees wish to express our thanks to all the volunteers who have stepped up to help us overcome the challenges of the past couple of months. This is not to forget all our usual volunteers who have had to self isolate […]
5 May 20
CAPEL Y GROES DISTRIBUTION SATELLITE: CHANGE OF DAY THIS WEEK
As Friday May 8th is a Bank Holiday to celebrate VE Day our Capel Y Groes satellite will be open on THURSDAY MAY 7th between 11am and 12.30pm for voucher holders to collect food parcels.
1 May 20
Citizens Advice Bureau: available to help, how to access their services
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1 May 20
Update for those entitled to Free School Meals: New system from May 4th
Please cut and paste this link into your browser if your child is normally entitled to Free School Meals https://myaccount.wrexham.gov.uk/en/service/Free_School_Meals_Direct_Payment_Application