BLT Food Hub

09/06/2026

While BLT has closed its doors to the public it has been wonderful to fulfil our promise to set up a food pantry in Llwyncrwn. Thanks to Mrs Charles and Lorraine for their hard work and support. We will continue to support our three Primary partners and the families of Beddau Ty-Nant and Tonysguboriau while funds allow.

30/05/2026

Well it's done and we've come to the end of our last day as BLT.

There are thanks to be made - for getting us started Anne Callow (me!) Sharon Jones and Jane Ellis who made up the first committee and worked at getting us into the Community Centre.Rebecca Gregory also as our Food manager at the time. There would not have been a BLT without them.

So many volunteers to say thank you to - Lynne Murdoch, Gordon Ellis, Bob Millard , Clive, Ann, Caro and Tash. Some now friends for life. Thanks to Mick Smith for being our chief cook and bottle-washer for all our fetes and outside events.

Recently we wouldn't have stayed open so long without Gail Millard looking after our finances shopping and doing pick ups. Emma Lewis for keeping me in line - reminding me when grants were due, Facebook post needed doing and don't forget that email needs a reply!

Finally a huge thank you to all our supporters -You've made it worth it xx

22/05/2026

It is with great sadness that we let everyone know that BLT Food hub will close it's doors to the public on Friday 29th May at 12 pm..

It has been a privilege to serve our communities on a totally voluntary basis for the last 4 years. There are Food banks in Llantwit Fardre and Talbot Green for those in need and the Trussell Trust do emergency parcels.

We thank all who have supported us either with donations or their free time to help us succeed these last four years

We will miss all of you♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

17/04/2026

A huge thank you to Bob Millard for all that he had done in the Foodbank we will continue your hard work here at BLT.

Just to clarify ( again) we are not an out of hours service. This is efficiently done by the Trussell Trust who are bigger than us and funded to provide this for the Taff Ely area.

There has been an accusation that we would see people go hungry and this is both hurtful and insulting. It is easy to criticize when you are not part of the volunteer family who put in around 15 hours a week between them for no remuneration.

Social media thrives on discord and none of us are prepared to take part in that. We know we have massive support in the area and will continue to do our best even if people are happy to point out our failings.

Thanks to all our supporters and volunteers ( past and present ♥️)

02/04/2026

I need a rant! After having confirmed with Aldi UK that we were able to get ALL our veg for the Easter parcels from them they sadly reneged this morning and limited us to 4!!!!
I explained we were a Foodbank and the boy behind the till knew me from Talbot Green but NO we couldn't have any more.

I can't say any more but if you are shopping this weekend Lidl GB in Pontypridd deserves your support.

Bob and Emma are now running around getting more veg!!

31/03/2026

Some doggy fun for Easter with our fabulous Kate and Michaela

🐣🌼 EASTER DOG PRIZE HUNT IS BACK! 🌼🐣

After last year’s amazing success… we’re bringing it back bigger and better! 🐶🥚

📅 Starts: Easter Sunday – 9AM

Here’s how to join the fun:

🐾 Make sure you’re following our page
🔍 Clues will be posted by 8AM
🥚 Find one of our hidden Easter Egg Posters
📸 Take a picture of your dog with the poster
📍 Bring the poster to:
5 Lancaster Drive, Llantwit Fardre, CF38 2NS

🎁 Your dog will then receive their prize!

⚠️ Important:
Please follow the instructions on the poster when you find it.

Let the hunt begin… good luck everyone! 🐕💛

24/03/2026

Well it's been a busy few days! Thanks for the donations from dog food ( Thanks Michaela and Kate) and all the Easter eggs donated so far.
Easter is now getting organized with volunteers being given shopping lists and being booked for packing etc. Well done all.

07/03/2026

It's that time of year again where we've been getting organized for Eater. This is a shout out for 🥚🐣. As said by a supermarket - every little helps so all donations gratefully received.

03/03/2026

Thanks to Andy Coleman for the money donated from his talk 'The Burning Question' 'at Llantrisant Guildhall. These donations help support us with helping families in need.
Thanks also to the fabulous Russell from the Guildhall for chosing us

30/01/2026

Our AGM will be on Monday 16th February at 11.30 am in The Hub. All welcome