Haverfordwest County AFC have announced that they will be running a Christmas Appeal this year, which is aimed at helping those in need in the local community during the festive period. 

Working in partnership with Pembrokeshire Foodbank, the initiative, titled ‘Bluebirds Festive Foodbank’, will give members of the public the opportunity to donate non-perishable food items, which will then be distributed to various groups across the county. 

Last year, Pembrokeshire Foodbank provided food to 3,310 people: 2,176 adults and 1,134 children. Sadly, they expect this figure to rise as Christmas approaches. Early figures for 2025 already show increased demand, particularly over the summer months. 

So far this year, Pembrokeshire Foodbank has distributed 28 tonnes of food through their five food banks and their home delivery service. 

The list of items that can be donated have been divided into ‘General’ and ‘Christmas’ categories. The general items are: tinned meat (all types), ready meals (irish stew, sausage and beans), all tinned vegetables, especially potatoes and carrots, tinned tomatoes, UHT semi-skimmed milk, squash, tinned fruit, custard and rice pudding. The Christmas items are: Christmas cake, savoury snacks/biscuits, small Christmas Pudding, chocolate log, mince pies, sweets, chocolate biscuits. 

Speaking about the initiative, Harry Thomas, community manager at Haverfordwest County, said: “To partner with Pembrokeshire Foodbank and utilise the Ogi Bridge Meadow as a collection point for much-needed donations is something we’re extremely proud of. 

“We hope this provides another opportunity for the club, our supporters and the wider community to come together in support of local families this Christmas.” 

Donations of food items can be made at the Ogi Bridge Meadow Stadium on the following dates: Monday 8 December (1pm-4pm), Tuesday 9 December (4pm-6pm), Wednesday 10 December (10am-1pm), Friday 12 December (9am-1pm).

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