CCFC Trust Foodbank Collection

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Cardiff City Supporters’ Trust – with support from Cardiff City Football Club – is holding a sixth collection this Christmas to help provide support for struggling individuals and families in the Pontypridd area.

A food donation point will be set up from 12.30pm close to the Trust office, near Gate 5, before Cardiff City’s clash with Watford on Saturday, December 7th, 2024.

Here is a list of food items most urgently needed by the Pontypridd Foodbank: Easy Cook Rice, Instant Pasta, Pot Noodles, Tinned Meat, Fish, Rice Pudding, Vegetables, Fruit, Tinned/Packet Soup, Long-life UHT Milk, Fruit Juice Long-life (both one litre), Shampoo, Shower Gel, Deodorant, Toothpaste, Soap, Washing Up Liquid, Cleaning Sprays, Baby Wipes, Large Nappies (Size 5 and Up), Jams and Spreads, Tea Bags/Instant Coffee, Instant Mash Potato, Biscuits or Snack Bars. No perishable food, please.

Food will then be collected by the foodbank well in time for Christmas.

Amanda Hayden-Hall, manager of the Pontypridd Foodbank which covers the CF37 Postcode said: “We’re thrilled to be partnering with Cardiff City Supporters’ Trust.

“Between April 2023 and March 2024, Pontypridd Foodbank provided emergency support to 6,714 people - a third of the food parcels going to children. On average, each client needed our help just twice last year, largely due to our work putting clients in touch with external agencies that could assist them to get back on their feet.

“Sadly, donations have dropped while demand continues to rise. In 2024, we’ve had to purchase 18% of our stock – double what we had to a few years ago – and this is only possible thanks to the support of our community.

“That’s why fans’ donations will make a real difference, whether it’s a tin of food, some pasta or a small cash or card donations. It all helps keep our shelves stocked and ensure no one in our area goes hungry. Thanks in advance to Bluebirds fans for standing with us to help make a lasting impact on our community.”

Trust Vice-Chair Mike Spear added: “Everyone knows the struggles many faced because of rising energy and food prices. The demand is great and foodbanks are having to purchase more and more food as understandably donations have dropped off because of the cost of living crisis.

“The Trust is once again appealing to the generosity of Bluebirds fans to give whatever they can afford – whether it is a jar of food or a bag of items. Anything supporters give will be gratefully received and, hopefully, it will make Christmas a little easier for families and individuals on the breadline.”

Mike Spear said that the Trust thanked Cardiff City Football Cub, its staff and players for support they keep giving to the foodbank collections.

Cash and card donations to the foodbank can also be made on the day and also online by clicking on the link below

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Bump. Another Trust good cause

Foodbank collection this weekend.

At this time of year spare a thought for the thousands of dwarves struggling to put food on the table..

Going to be a bit blowy.