Flintshire Foodbank appeals for donations of ‘Top 5’ essential items

Flintshire Foodbank is asking local residents to help families in need by donating five essential items currently in short supply.

These items include pasta sauce, baked beans, tinned ready meals (such as stewed steak or curry), UHT semi-skimmed milk, and tinned vegetables.

Donations can be made directly to the foodbank’s warehouse at Raikes Lane in Mold or dropped off at designated supermarket collection points across the region.

The foodbank provides nutritionally balanced emergency food to people in crisis, such as those facing benefit delays, sudden job losses, or rising energy costs.

“We don’t think anyone in our community should have to face going hungry,”a spokesperson for Flintshire Foodbank stated.

For those unable to drop off food in person, there are alternative ways to give.

Supporters can make a donation via Paypal or purchase food items online through the foodbank’s Give Today page. The website has been updated to include high-demand Christmas items, helping the foodbank prepare for the festive season.

Key Locations for Donations and Vouchers

Flintshire Foodbank operates a network of centres where people can collect food parcels using a valid voucher, which can be obtained through local referral agencies. Here are the key donation centres and opening times:

• Flintshire Foodbank HQ (Raikes Lane, Mold): Open for direct donations.
• Mold – St David’s Church Hall: Tues (12:30-14:30) & Fri (12:45-14:30).
• Deeside – Ty Calon Deeside Community Trust: Mon (12:00-14:00).
• Buckley – Cross Methodist Church: Wed (13:00-15:00).
• Holywell – St Peter’s Church: Wed (14:00-15:30).
• Flint – Age Connects: Thurs (10:00-12:00).
• Connah’s Quay – Salvation Army: Fri (09:30-11:15).
• Saltney – Woodwork to Wellness Workshop: Fri (10:00-12:00).
• Sealand – Dandy’s Landscape Supplies Centre: Fri (15:00-17:00).
• Shotton – Christ Church Deeside: Thurs (14:00-16:00).

How You Can Help

• Donate food: Bring essential items to donation centres or supermarkets.
• Give online: Donate via Paypal at paypal.com/gb/fundraiser/charity/3214281 or shop for direct food delivery via the Give Today page: https://givetoday.co.uk/flintshirefoodbank/.