Wrexham’s Foodbank providing “invaluable lifeline” during cost-of-living crisis

The Wrexham Foodbank has been praised by the city’s Member of the Senedd as it continues to provide crucial support to those struggling to make ends meet.

Since 1 April 2023, Wrexham Foodbank has given 9039 parcels out – an increase of around 33 per cent from the previous 2022/23 statistics.

Almost 6,000 adults and over 3,100 children have been fed in that time.

The Foodbank’s annual statistics are taken from 31st March until 1 April each year.

Last November, the Foodbank was forced to leave its old premises at Felin Puleston and moved to its new location on the Rhosddu Industrial Estate.

The move coincided with one the busiest times of the year when staff and volunteers are organising appeals and collections ahead of the festive period.

Despite the high profile appeals in the run up to Christmas, the cost-of-living crisis is impacting Wrexham Foodbank as donations in recent months have dipped and stocks are lower than in previous years.

Wrexham Foodbank is currently spending around £2,000 per month on purchasing food for the parcels.

Local Member of the Senedd, Lesley Griffiths recently visited the hard-working staff, trustees and volunteers at Wrexham Foodbank to find out how they are settling in after a hectic few months.

After donating supplies, touring the new premises and meeting with Foodbank Manager, Amy Jones, Wrexham MS Lesley Griffiths said: “While it is extremely disappointing there is a need for foodbanks to exist at all, there is no doubt they provide an invaluable lifeline to people, particularly during this cost-of-living crisis.

“Wrexham Foodbank relies on the local community to function.

“The charity supports people all year round and any donation, whether that’s dropping off items or offering a financial contribution to help towards rent or general upkeep, is always greatly appreciated.”

Staff and volunteers are keen to stress donations are always welcome.

Current items in short supply include tinned fruit, tinned tomatoes, tinned meat, tinned vegetables, tinned fish, tinned rice pudding, tea/coffee, long life fruit juice and UHT milk (1 litre).

Toiletries, nappies (larger sizes) and baby toiletries are also needed.

Further information about Wrexham Foodbank, including how you can get help or offer a donation, can be found here.