Taff-Ely Foodbank receives life-changing National Lottery funding
The funding will ensue the foodbank can continue to support people in crisis for years to come
Taff-Ely Foodbank is elated to confirm that we have received significant grant funding from the National Lottery, totalling over £134,000, which ensures the foodbank can continue to provide support to local people facing crisis for years to come.
The foodbank's success in applying for the grant was confirmed on October 15th by television star AJ Odudu during a surprise visit to our Advice and Information Day in Tonyrefail.
Last year, Taff-Ely Foodbank provided almost 4,000 food parcels to local people facing hardship, as well as offering additional support to ensure they can get back on their feet, and campaigning for a Wales where no one needs a foodbank to survive. The National Lottery grant will cover vital core costs to ensure we can offer the best possible service to our community.
National Lottery Ambassador, AJ Odudu, said, “Growing up, I knew what it was like when money was tight and families were just trying to make ends meet. No one should have to struggle to afford the basics. That’s why I’m so passionate about supporting families with food and baby essentials and about building a future where, one day, we won’t even need food banks.
Being here at Taff-Ely Food Bank has been so inspiring. The difference they’re making in people’s lives is incredible and it’s all thanks to you, National Lottery players! Your support really does keep communities like this going strong and it means the world.”
Andrew Butcher, CEO of Taff-Ely Foodbank, said, “We were honoured to welcome AJ Odudu to the food bank to announce the news of additional National Lottery funding from The National Lottery Community Fund and support us at our Advice and Information Day. With this additional funding, our food banks can continue to be spaces of connection and community care. They’re places where people can take proactive steps to support themselves and others.
This National Lottery funding enables us to grow that spirit of generosity and ensure everyone has access to the support they deserve with dignity and purpose.”
You can view AJ’s visit to Taff-Ely foodbank here.
A massive thanks from everyone at Taff-Ely Foodbank to the National Lottery for their support. If you also want to support the foodbank, click below:
