Update from Rhymney Valley Foodbank.

Steve Jones, Chief Officer at Rhymney Valley Foodbank in Caerphilly, said:

Every day at Rhymney Valley Foodbank we meet local people and families who are struggling to make ends meet and, in some cases, facing severe hardship. We are here to offer support, advice, and emergency food when it is needed most—but no one should have to turn to a food bank to get by. 

“We are deeply worried about the number of people in our community who are finding it increasingly hard to cover the essentials. Rising water and council tax charges, the high cost of local public transport, insecure housing, job loss, and the effects of health conditions or disability are putting families under huge pressure. It’s heartbreaking to see how quickly a small problem can turn into a crisis for someone, and we want to do everything we can to help before it gets to that point. We also need the government to make sure the social security system is fairer and gives people enough money to cover the essentials, so no one has to choose between paying bills or feeding their family. 

We are incredibly grateful for the generosity of people across Caerphilly who donate food and funds to the foodbank. Your support makes a real difference. But unfortunately, the level of need continues to grow, and donations aren’t always keeping pace, which puts extra pressure on our small team and volunteers. 

Food banks should not need to exist. Yet, with so many in our community and across the UK still facing hunger and hardship, they remain a vital lifeline. If you can, please consider donating food or funds to your local food bank. Every contribution helps make sure that no one in Caerphilly has to face hunger again.

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