Projects

Helping communities access good food

If you’re struggling to afford or access good food, there are a number of community initiatives that could help you

Access to food

CAVS

Everyone has the right to good food but if you live in Carmarthenshire and are struggling to afford or access food, there are a number of systems in place to help, which are signposted on the CAVS website: Cymunedau Cysylltiedig Sir Gâr / Connected Communities Sir Gâr (padlet.com)

Foothold Cymru

Foothold Cymru’s Warm Welcome Space’ is a space for everyone to warm up, stay connected, receive advice, and enjoy a hearty lunch. It’s perfect for those looking to make new connections, save on energy bills, and unwind in a cozy environment. Click here for more information.

Cegin Hedyn

A volunteer-run canteen deeply committed to making a difference. Its “pay what you can” philosophy ensures that everyone has access to nutritious, delicious meals, regardless of financial means.  Find out more here.

Latest news

Read the latest news and blogs from Bwyd Sir Gâr Food.

  • Bremenda Isaf Farm supplying Ysgol Bro Dinefwr with local veg

    Bremenda Isaf Farm supplying Ysgol Bro Dinefwr with local veg

    A project is underway which sees vegetables from a county farm in Carmarthenshire feeding children at a nearby secondary school. Local vegetables – organically grown, harvested and processed on the farm at Bremenda Isaf in Llanarthne – are being transported to Ysgol Bro Dinefwr and served to pupils as part…

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  • Study trip to Abbey Home Farm, Cirencester

    Study trip to Abbey Home Farm, Cirencester

    Calling Carmarthenshire growers and farmers who are interested in: setting up and running land-based stacked enterprises; integrated pest management and agroecology. Bwyd Sir Gâr Food have eight fully funded places on this day long farm walk and study trip at Abbey Home Farm, on Wednesday 2nd October 2024.

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  • Launch of Bwyd Sir Gâr Food website

    Launch of Bwyd Sir Gâr Food website

    Today sees the launch of the Bwyd Sir Gâr Food’s website – a new platform that will help share the great work of Carmarthenshire’s food partnership.  Social media channels are also being launched as well as a new brand. Bwyd Sir Gâr Food is Carmarthenshire’s local food partnership and aims…

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Welsh Veg in Schools

We’re working with Food Sense Wales to develop new local agro-ecological supply chains into schools – so our children can enjoy locally grown fresh vegetables at lunchtimes.

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