Powys foodbanks
Please find below is a list of foodbanks in or covering Powys.
They all work slightly differently. Some operate as a drop-in service to anyone, and some only accept food vouchers which are issued to those in need by care professionals such as health visitors, staff at schools and social workers.
Please check the details of each of the foodbanks below to see how they operate and can help.
If you would like to volunteer or provide donations to help others in need, please contact the foodbanks direct to offer your support.
Abergavenny Foodbank
Website: abergavenny.foodbank.org.uk
Email: info@abergavenny.foodbank.org.uk
Telephone: 07340 795328
Do I need to be referred or need a foodbank voucher: Yes, you will need to get a voucher (a referral) from a care professional or other agency. Details can be found on the website.
Brecon Foodbank
Website: brecon.foodbank.org.uk
Email: info@brecon.foodbank.org.uk
Telephone: 01874 611723
Do I need to be referred or need a foodbank voucher: Yes, you will need to get a voucher (a referral) from a care professional or other agency. Details can be found on the website.
Bro Ddyfi Foodbank (Machynlleth)
Website (Facebook page): https://www.facebook.com/brodyfi.foodbank
Email: cliveandhelena@hotmail.co.uk
Telephone: 07983 715162
Do I need to be referred or need a foodbank voucher: No, please look at the Facebook page or contact them for more details.
Helping our Homeless Wales
Website: helpingourhomelesswales.org / facebook.com/HelpingOurHomelessWales
Email: sarah@helpingourhomelesswales.org
Telephone: 07955 518669
Do I need to be referred or need a foodbank voucher: No, please look at the website, Facebook page or contact them for details of how to get help.
Knighton and Presteigne Foodbank
Website: knightonfoodbank.co.uk
Telephone: helen@knightonfoodbank.co.uk
Telephone: 07731 524058
Do I need to be referred or need a foodbank voucher: Yes, you will need to get a voucher (a referral) from a care professional or other agency. Details can be found on the website.
Llandrindod Wells Foodbank(also covers Builth Wells and Llanwrtyd Wells)
Website: llandrindod.foodbank.org.uk
Email: info@llandrindod.foodbank.org.uk
Telephone: 07519 839189 / 01597 829138
Do I need to be referred or need a foodbank voucher: Yes, you will need to get a voucher (a referral) from a care professional or other agency. Details can be found on the website.
Llani Pantry (Llanidloes)
Website (Facebook page): facebook.com/LlaniPantri
Email: llanipantri@gmail.com
Do I need to be referred or need a foodbank voucher: No, please look at the Facebook page or contact them for more details.
Newtown Food Surplus
Website: Newtown Food Surplus
Email: info@nfs.wales
Telephone: 07975 594647
Do I need to be referred or need a foodbank voucher: No, please look at the website or contact them for more details.
Newtown Salvation Army Foodbank
Website: salvationarmy.org.uk/newtown
Email: newtown@salvationarmy.org.uk
Telephone: 01686 610340
Do I need to be referred or need a foodbank voucher: No, please look at the website or contact them for details of how to get help.
Rhayader Food Bank
Website: thearchesrhayader.co.uk / facebook.com/thearchesrhayader
Email: foodbank@rdcs.org.uk
Telephone: 01597 810921
Do I need to be referred or need a foodbank voucher: No, please look at the website, Facebook page or contact them for details of how to get help.
Swansea Foodbank
Website: swansea.foodbank.org.uk
Email: info@swansea.foodbank.org.uk
Telephone: 07815 534095
Do I need to be referred or need a foodbank voucher: Yes, you will need to get a voucher (a referral) from a care professional or other agency. Details can be found on the website.
Welshpool and District Foodbank
Website: welshpooldistrict.foodbank.org.uk
Email: info@welshpooldistrict.foodbank.org.uk
Telephone: 01938 536379
Do I need to be referred or need a foodbank voucher: Yes, you will need to get a voucher (a referral) from a care professional or other agency. Details can be found on the website.
Ystradgynlais Foodbank
Website: www.facebook.com/ystradgynlaisfoodbank/
Email: yvcvolunteering@gmail.com
Telephone: 01639 845475 / 07534 454424
Do I need to be referred or need a foodbank voucher: No, please look at the website or contact them for more details.
Ystalyfera Foodbank (CATCH)
Website (Facebook page): facebook.com/ystalyferafoodbank
Email: YstalyferaFoodbank@mail.com
Telephone: 07923 986379
Do I need to be referred or need a foodbank voucher: No, please look at the Facebook page or contact them for more details.
Many of the foodbanks in the UK are managed by the Trussel Trust. More details on these and the trust can be found here: trusselltrust.org/get-help/find-a-foodbank
These pages include details of a small selection of the many websites, charities, and organisations that are available to offer help, advice and support. Please make sure that you only follow advice from credible and trusted sources. Powys County Council is not responsible for the content of external websites.