Every day people in the UK go hungry for reasons ranging from redundancy to receiving an unexpected bill on a low income. Trussell Trust foodbanks provide a minimum of three days emergency food and support to people experiencing crisis in the UK.
In 2011-12 foodbanks fed 128,687 people nationwide, 100% more than the previous year. Rising costs of food and fuel combined with static income, high unemployment and changes to benefits are causing more and more people to come to foodbanks for help.
If you are a local family or person in crisis, the Merthyr Cynon Foodbank can help. Residents from Trefechan are encouraged to come into the Communities First Office @ the Green should they wish more information on the food bank or to check eligibility for vouchers.
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