News | Vale Foodbank

27 Apr 26

New Vale Family Compass Service Is A great Resource To Access Help in the Vale

The Vale of Glamorgan Council has announced the launch of The Vale Family Compass, a new and improved way for families across the Vale of Glamorgan to access information, advice, support, and protection. From Monday 3 November 2025, Vale Family Compass will serve as a single point of access for families seeking help or guidance […]

7 Apr 26

April 2026 Newslatter

To view our newsletter, please download this PDF. April 2026 Monthly Update

23 Mar 26

Support for people reliant on oil for domestic heating

The attached PDF is a statement from the Welsh Government about assistance for people reliant on oil fuel. It shows you who is eligible for support, what support they are entitled to, who to speak to and how to apply. Support for Oil Fuel

3 Mar 26

March 2026 Monthly Newsletter

Here is this months newsletter, celebrating all our achievements and news from the past month. Our biggest headline is the worrying growth in demand for Foodbank Vouchers and the trends behind it. You can read it in full on this link: https://mailchi.mp/ef7992ba5ac7/all-the-latest-news-from-vale-foodbank

3 Feb 26

February Monthly Newsletter

Here is all the news from Vale Foodbank for February 2026. And the headline is, that we start the new year with over 14% increase in demand for food vouchers compared to January 2025. Click this link to view the full HTML version of the newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/vale/february-26-newsletter-from-vale-foodbank Figures from January 2026 Vouchers fulfilled: 376 Variance […]

9 Dec 25

Christmas Closure

The last foodbank session before Christmas is on Tuesday 23rd December at Hope church, we will reopen on Friday 2nd January 2026 at St Mary’s. During our closure dates there will be emergency food boxes available at Citizens Advice, Pobl drop in and Hafod. Our warehouse will be closed during this period as well.

9 Dec 25

December Monthly Newsletter

It has been an extraordinary month at Vale Foodbank. We have been participating in everything from community engagement to stock collection, from fund raising to political lobbying. As ever, we are indebted to our fabulous team of volunteers, staff, friends and donors. It is you and your commitment that has made everything possible that we […]

9 Dec 25

Vale Foodbank Christmas Appeal

Your support has been a lifeline to families facing hunger in the Vale of Glamorgan. Whether you have donated food, money or time, your kindness means everything to us. And it’s because of your compassionate support and partnership that we’re writing to invite you to donate to our 2025 Christmas Appeal. We are asking you […]

4 Nov 25

Christmas Foodbank Donations

Between now and the end of November, we are looking for donations to add to our Christmas Parcels, for families in the Vale of Glamorgan who otherwise would have to go without. So in addition to the usual items we always need, we would also appreciate the following in our collection points around the county. […]

29 Oct 25

Man living in his car for a year charged £40 by GP for a letter

Photo Credit: Pictured is Carlos Montanaro (left) and Graham Loveluck-Edwards (right). Carlos slept in a car for a whole year partly due to a cost of a GP’s letter to get him suitable temporary housing (Jonathon Hill/Media Wales) Vale Foodbank Launches Campaign to Stop GP Fees That Push Disabled People into Poverty Vale of Glamorgan, […]

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