Food banks
Locations, opening times and information on how to access food banks in Swansea. There is also information for people who wish to make a donation to a food bank.
Donations are welcomed - details on how to donate are listed in the information about each food bank below.
Food banks and food aid projects listed on this page are registered with Swansea Council and have either met a Food Hygiene Rating of 3 or above, or are awaiting inspection.
Visit the Food Standards Agency to find out more about Food Hygiene Ratings.
Penderry Community Pantry and advice café
Swansea Foodbank, Mumbles
Address: Red Cafe, 646 Mumbles Road, Mumbles SA3 4EA
Open as usual: Mondays 1.00pm - 3.00pm
Information:
Voucher referral system.
Contact: 07815 534095 or email info@swansea.foodbank.org.uk for more information on where to get a voucher.
Unfortunately, currently we can't invite people in for a cuppa and cake while they wait for their food to be packed. Food will be handed over at the door.
Website: www.swansea.foodbank.org.uk
Donations: https://swansea.foodbank.org.uk/give-help/donate-food/
Swansea Foodbank, Clydach
Address: Ty Croeso, 97 High Street, Clydach SA6 5LN
Open as usual: Tuesdays 10.00am - 12noon.
Information:
Voucher referral system.
Contact: 07815 534095 or email info@swansea.foodbank.org.uk for more information on where to get a voucher.
Unfortunately, currently we can't invite people in for a cuppa and cake while they wait for their food to be packed. Food will be handed over at the door.
Website: www.swansea.foodbank.org.uk
Donations: Members of the public can drop donations on Tuesdays 9.30am - 12noon by prior arrangement only.
See also: https://swansea.foodbank.org.uk/give-help/donate-food/
Swansea Foodbank St Thomas
Update: the foodbank has moved from St Stephen's Church to, Parish Hall, Lewis Street, St Thomas, Swansea, SA1 8BP
Open: Monday to Friday 10.00am - 3.00pm
Information:
We understand vouchers may not be available at this time. We can issue vouchers direct from the church.
Contact: 01792 455671
Donations: Members of the public can donate Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays 8.00am - 12noon and Tuesdays 8.00am - 3.00pm.
Swansea Foodbank, Dyfatty
Address: City Church, Dyfatty Street, Swansea, SA1 1QQ
Open: Wednesdays 10.00am - 12noon. (Currently closed)
Information:
Voucher referral system.
Contact: 07815 534095 or email info@swansea.foodbank.org.uk for more information on where to get a voucher.
Unfortunately, currently we can't invite people in for a cuppa and cake while they wait for their food to be packed. Food will be handed over at the door.
Website: www.swansea.foodbank.org.uk
Donations: https://swansea.foodbank.org.uk/give-help/donate-food/
Swansea Foodbank, Uplands
Address: Life Point Church, Fynone Road, Swansea, SA1 6BT
Open as usual: Fridays 11.00am - 1.00pm
Information:
Voucher referral system.
Contact: 01792 472828 or email info@swansea.foodbank.org.uk for more information on where to get a voucher.
Unfortunately, currently we can't invite people in for a cuppa and cake while they wait for their food to be packed. Food will be handed over at the door.
Website: www.swansea.foodbank.org.uk
Donations: Members of the public can drop donations off Mondays to Thursdays.
See also: https://swansea.foodbank.org.uk/give-help/donate-food/
Birchgrove Foodbank
Address: Lon Gwesyn, Birchgrove Community Centre, SA7 9LD
Open as usual: Wednesday and Friday 12noon - 2.00pm
Information:
Referral system - vouchers available form social workers, teachers, Local area coordinators and Councillors.
Contact person: Juliet Rees 07936 035419
Donations: Members of the public can drop donations off at the centre on Wednesdays and Fridays, 12noon - 2.00pm.
Salvation Army Foodbank
Address: Salvation Army Morriston, 28 Morfydd Street, Morriston SA6 8BN
Closed until Wednesday 13 January 2021
Information:
Due to coronavirus restrictions now in place, our drop in will be closed as from 18 March 2021.
In order to receive support, you will need to phone 01792 798790 on a Tuesday between 10.00am and 6.00pm. You will then be given a time slot to collect a food parcel on the Wednesday from the foyer of our church.
ID will be required when you collect the parcel.
For organisations needing to refer a person to us, please email: neville.andrews@salvationarmy.org.uk for a copy of our referral form.
Donations: Members of the public can donate on Tuesdays 10.00am - 4.00pm or by phoning 01792 798790.
Eastside Foodbank
Address: Mount Zion Baptist Church, 94 Mansel Road, Bonymaen, SA1 7JR
From week beginning Monday 5 October
Open: Friday 11.00am - 1.00pm
Covid security
Support workers, please email a referral in advance to eastsidefoodbank@gmail.com a time for collection of packages will be given.
Please maintain social distancing on the premises.
'Walk-ups' will not be turned away, advance booking is for your safety and that of all service users.
Enquiries, please use eastsidefoodbank@gmail.com rather than phone if possible 01792 412755/774482 also 07938 746277 (opening hours only).
Note: we cannot deliver packages nor make any arrangements to deliver packages.
Donations: Members of the public can email to arrange donations.
Swansea Mosque Foodbank
Address: Swansea Mosque, 159a St Helen's Road,SA1 4DG
The foodbank is now accessible on every Saturday 1.00pm - 2.00pm through our Voucher Referral Scheme.
Clients can seek emergency food services from Swansea Muslim Community Services who can arrange delivery service.
These are their eligibility criteria or email at swansea.mcs@gmail.com for more details.
- Age 65 and above without access to any support
- Letter from the Welsh Government
- NHS staff needing support
Information:
We understand that clients may not be able to access our vouchers physically during this time of crisis (Covid-19). We would therefore accept emails from our referring partners stating clients information and confirming they are happy for the foodbank to receive their personal details.
We request our referring partners to email us at foodbank@swanseamosque.org with the following information.
- client's full name
- address
- contact number
- how many people in the household, and any special dietary requirements.
We are only providing dry food. Please visit our website for full list of food we provide www.swanseamosque.org/foodbank
Donations: Those who want to donate can contact foodbank@swanseamosque.org and arrange a day for food drop off or donate on Saturdays between 1.00pm - 2.00pm at Swansea Mosque.
HOP Foodbank
Address: Sketty Park Community Centre, Heather Crescent, SA2 8HE
Open as usual: Wednesday 11.00am - 1.00pm and Thursday 2.00pm - 3.30pm from 5 November 2020.
Information:
Voucher referral system. Contact 07790 972407 or e mail hopfoodbank@gmail.com for further information.
Donations: Members of the public can drop donations during opening hours and there is collection basket in CK's in Sketty Park .
Pontarddulais Foodbank
Address: 28 Dulais Road, Pontarddulais, Swansea
Open as usual: Wednesday 12noon - 4.00pm (and for one hour each day for emergency situations for as long as possible - not including weekends).
However if an emergency does arise our landline will be diverted to our mobile which will be manned throughout the day (and weekend).
Information:
Tel: 01792 885532
Voucher referral system (vouchers available at GP surgery, Job Centre Plus, social workers, local area coordinator, and community partners).
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and many public service buildings being closed, we will accept a benefit letter or proof of address to access the food bank. From 18/03/2020 we will operate a 3 in 3 months basis regardless of previous visits.
Donations: Members of the public can drop donations off at the centre.
Clase Foodbank
Address: Clase Community Centre, Longview Road, Clase, SA6 7HH
Open as usual: Wednesday 10.00am - 11.00am
Information:
We will we need to see proof of hardship or referral.
For further information contact: treez-r@hotmail.com
Donations: Members of the public can drop donations off at the centre.
Swansea Foodbank, Mayhill
Address: Mayhill Community Centre, Mayhill Road, Swansea, SA1 6TA
Open as usual: Thursday 1.00pm - 3.00pm
Information:
Contact Nicky or Mike Sutton-Smith
Office: 01792 472828
Email: office@lifepoint.org.uk
Swansea Foodbank, Gorseinon
Address: St Catherine's Church hall, Princess Street, Gorseinon.
Open: Thursdays 10.00am-12 noon
Information: Social distancing rules apply.
Voucher referral system.
Contact: 07815 534095 or email info@swansea.foodbank.org.uk for more information on where to get a voucher.
Unfortunately, we are currently unable to provide refreshments while clients wait for their food to be packed. Food will be handed over at the door.
Website: http://www.swansea.foodbank.org.uk
Donations: can be dropped off at the church hall on Thursdays between 10.00am - 11.30am.
Blaenymaes Drop-in
Address: Blaenymaes drop in centre, 86-90 Blaenymaes Drive, SA5 5NR.
Open as usual: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 10.00am - 1.00pm
Information:
Social distancing rules apply.
Karen Hughes 07594605658
Email: blaenymaesdic@yahoo.co.uk
Donations: Members of the public can drop donations off at the centre during opening times.
Swansea Foodbank, Penlan
Address: South Penlan Community Centre,Heol Frank, Penlan SA5 7AH
Open as usual: Fridays 10.00am - 12noon
Information:
Voucher referral system.
Contact 07815 534095 or email: info@swansea.foodbank.org.uk for more information on where to get a voucher.
Unfortunately, currently we can't invite people in for refreshments while they wait for their food to be packed. Food will be handed over at the door.
Website: www.swansea.foodbank.org.uk
Donations: https://swansea.foodbank.org.uk/give-help/donate-food/
Penderry Community Pantry and advice café
Address: South Penlan Community Centre, Heol Frank, SA5 7AH.
Open: every Friday 10.00am - 12.00noon
Information:
Social distancing rules apply.
Volunteers ready and willing to help.
If you have any questions contact us on 07759 128030.
Or email: penderrycommunity.p.a.a.c@gmail.com
Swansea Community Fridge
Address: The Customs House, Cambrian Place, SA1 1RG
Open: Wednesday 1.00pm - 2.30pm
Information:
Social distancing rules apply.
Food is distributed in packed to order parcels. There are no vouchers required and all are welcome.
Food available by collection only.
We also have an online ordering service for store cupboard food and hygiene items, called Swansea Community Pantry. More details are available at the following address: https://www.goleudy.org/our-services/community-fridge/swansea-community-pantry/
Please contact Patrick Fleming if you have any further questions on 07720 740097 or email communityfridge@goleudy.org
We also have social media account that we keep up to date with all the latest information.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/FridgeSwansea
Instagram: Swansea_Community_Fridge
Facebook: https://facebook.com/Swansea-Community-Fridge
North Gower Food Hub
Open: Tuesday and Friday mornings.
Information: Food parcels can be collected from the food bank by appointment only. Social distancing rules apply.
For those in financial difficulties living within the North Gower area, no vouchers needed. Emergency food parcels can be arranged.
Contact: Gloria Hughes / Jo Gooding 07989 214487 or email northgowerfoodbank@gmail.com
Donations: Collected from designated Gower areas, phone for details.
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