The Food Project

Everyone deserves a seat at the table.

At Myrtle House, we believe food is more than fuel — it is a foundation for dignity, wellbeing, and connection. As the cost of living continues to affect many households, too many people are forced to choose between essentials such as heating and eating.

We provide emergency food support for those facing crisis in Llanelli, alongside affordable meals, cooking workshops, and opportunities for connection. Our approach links food support with wider help, including money guidance, wellbeing support, and community services across Carmarthenshire.

By combining practical help with joined-up support, we aim not only to meet urgent need but to reduce repeat crisis and strengthen long-term resilience across Llanelli.

Find the food support that you are looking for

  • Stacked canned beverages with handwritten date labels on the lids inside a shopping basket.

    Llanelli Foodbank

    Emergency food parcels for individuals and families in crisis, available through local referrals.

    Llanelli Foodbank
  • Two women sit at a round table engaged in conversation in a cafe or community center, with one holding a pen. Behind them are people working at a counter, with windows letting in natural light. Shopping bags are placed on the floor beside one of the women.

    Community Life Hub

    Afternoon drop-ins offering practical support, signposting, and connection in a relaxed environment.

    Community Life Hub
  • People serving plates of mashed potatoes and vegetables on a kitchen counter.

    Community Meals

    Hot, homemade meals served in a friendly setting on a pay-what-you-can basis—everyone is welcome.

    Community Meals
  • A person with short brown hair looking at a display case filled with fresh vegetables and condiments, including carrots, potatoes, pears, onions, and jars of sauces and jams.

    Community Shop

    Affordable groceries and essentials using surplus and donated food, helping stretch budgets with dignity.

    Community Shop
  • Array of hygiene products on a wooden surface: a large bottle of Clorox disinfectant, a small spray bottle of hand sanitizer, a container of Lysol disinfecting wipes, and a large bottle of Walgreens hand sanitizer.

    Care Packages

    Thoughtfully prepared hygiene, baby, and essentials packs for those in urgent need.

    Care Packages
  • A woman in a beige dress is standing at a counter in a cafe, preparing food. The cafe has black walls with decorative shelves holding vases and jars, and a chalk drawing of the word 'café' on the wall. There are two hanging light fixtures above the counter, and a variety of baked goods and flowers are displayed on the counter.

    The Community Table

    A warm, shared space offering meals, workshops, and connection—where everyone has a seat.

    The Community Table
  • People cooking together in a kitchen, preparing food at a counter with vegetables and kitchen utensils.

    Home Cooking Workshops

    Hands-on sessions that teach simple, healthy cooking skills to boost confidence and independence.

    Home Cooking Workshops
  • A wooden cutting board with fresh vegetables and eggs, including avocado, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, green onions, jalapeño, spinach, basil, and chives, on a tiled kitchen countertop.

    Nutrition Workshops

    Helpful tips and support on healthy eating, portion planning, and food choices for all lifestyles.

    Nutrition Workshops
A man in a red shirt with white text standing and holding a can, a woman signing a can while working at a table, in a storage room with shelves of food items.

How to Get a Referral for Llanelli Foodbank

Llanelli Foodbank provides short-term emergency food parcels to individuals and families in crisis across Carmarthenshire. To make sure support reaches those who need it most, we operate a referral system in partnership with frontline agencies such as schools, GPs, housing services, and advice centres.

If you already have contact with a support worker or organisation, ask them to refer you.

If you don’t have a referrer, please get in touch with us directly for help:

Call: 07594 609952
Email: info@llanellifoodbank.org.uk

We’re here to listen and make sure you get the support you need, when you need it most.

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