Food bank details as of 27 March 2020
Food banks
Opening times and access information for food banks in Swansea.
Who | Where | When | Information |
Swansea Foodbank | Red Cafe 646 Mumbles Road, Mumbles SA3 4EA | Monday 1.00pm - 3.00pm | 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. |
Ty Croeso 97 High Street, Clydach SA6 5LN |
Tuesday 10.00am - 12noon | 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 cannot 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. | |
As from Monday 23 March 2020 the foodbank will be moving from St Stephen's Church to: Parish Hall, Lewis Street, St Thomas, Swansea SA1 8BP | Monday 8.00am - 12noon Tuesday 8.00am - 3.00pm Wednesday 8.00am - 3.00pm Thursday 8.00am - 12noon Friday 8.00am - 12noon | We understand vouchers may not be available at this time. We can issue vouchers direct from the church. Contact: 01792 455671 | |
Life Point Church Fynone Road, Swansea, SA1 6BT |
Friday 11.00am - 1.00pm | 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 cannot 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. | |
Birchgrove Foodbank | Birchgrove Community Centre Lon Gwesyn, Birchgrove, Swansea SA7 9LD |
Monday, Wednesday and Friday 12noon - 2.00pm | Referral system - vouchers available from social workers, teachers, local area coordinators, Councillors and community partners. In light of the current Covid-19 pandemic we will provide additional hours Monday to Friday for emergency situations by arrangement. Contact Juliet Rees 07936 035419 |
Salvation Army Foodbank | Salvation Army Morriston 28 Morfydd Street, Morriston, SA6 8BN |
Wednesday by appointment | Only able to support people who live in the SA5 to SA8 post code areas. Due to coronavirus restrictions now in place, our drop in will be closed as from 18 March. As from Wednesday 1 April you will still be able to receive support from our food bank on a monthly basis but this will depend on availability of food and volunteers. In order to receive support, you will need to phone 07586 570635 on a Tuesday between 10am and 6pm. 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. These restrictions will remain in place until further notice. |
Eastside Foodbank | Mount Zion Baptist Church 94 Mansel Road, Bonymaen | From April 2nd Monday to Friday 11.00am -1.00pm | Update 1/04/2020 We will inform support workers if we are unable to supply. Uncollected referrals will be cancelled. Parcels will be pre-packed. Separated queueing arrangements are in place, parcels will be issued through the door one caller at a time. See Facebook page for updates as situation develops https://www.facebook.com/groups/1483050495316450/
Rev. Chris Lewis: 01792 412755 |
Swansea Mosque Foodbank | Swansea Mosque Foodbank 159a St Helens Road, SA1 4DG |
Saturday 2.15pm - 4.15pm | Swansea Mosque Foodbank service is open as usual (Saturday 2.15pm - 4.15pm). We are ensuring all precautionary measures for safety and wellbeing is maintained and adhered to. We understand that clients may not be able to access our vouchers physically during this time of crisis. We would therefore accept emails from our referring partners stating to us the clients information and confirming they are happy for the foodbank to receive their personal details. Please email mosjid2pray@hotmail.com or text message/WhatsApp on 07926759327 with the clients name, address, contact number, how many people in the household and any special dietary requirements. Also should clients have any disability, illness or other issues which restricts them to collect the parcel from the foodbank, we will endeavour to deliver the parcel to their doorstep contact free and safely. Please note that delivery option is only available to specially assessed cases due to the limited deliver capacity we currently have. Should you require further details please message me [Mustak] on above number |
HOP Foodbank | Sketty Park Community Centre Heather Crescent, SA2 8HE |
Wednesday 11.00am - 1.00pm | Voucher referral system Contact 07790 972407 or email: hopfoodbank@gmail.com for further information. |
Pontarddulais Foodbank | 28 Dulais Road, Pontarddulais, Swansea 01792 885532 |
Wednesday 12noon - 4.00pm (and for one hour each day for emergency situations for as long as possible - not including weekends) | 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 March 2020 we will operate a 3 in 3 months basis regardless of previous visits. |
Clase Foodbank | Clase Community Centre Longview Road, Clase, Swansea SA6 7HN |
Wednesday 10.00am - 11.00am | We will we need to see proof of hardship or referral.
For further information email: treez-r@hotmail.com |
Waunarlwydd Foodbank | Waunarlwydd Community Centre Victoria Road, Waunarlwydd, Swansea SA5 4SY |
Friday 10.00am - 12noon |
Contact Wayne: 01792 872301 |
Phoenix Centre Foodbank | The Phoenix Centre Powys Avenue, Townhill, Swansea SA1 6PH |
Wednesday 12noon - 2.00pm |
Residents do not need any referral, they will just need to supply their name and address. Boxes will be made up in readiness for collection so we can avoid any gatherings. |
Mayhill Foodbank | Mayhill Community Centre Mayhill Road Swansea SA1 6TA
| Thursday 1.00pm to 3.00pm | Contact Nicky or Mike Sutton-Smith Mobile: 07949 058070 Office: 01792 472828 |
