Additional food hubs for families in need have been set up in Llandeilo and Cefneithin.

They are two of of three new hubs brought into play by Carmarthenshire County Council from today (Friday).

The food hubs will open at Ysgol Bro Dinefwr in Llandeilo, Maes Y Gwendreath in Cefneithin and Ysgol Gyfun Emlyn in Newcastle Emlyn.

The remaining food hubs are located at Bryngwyn School in Llanelli, Ysgol Dyffryn Aman in Ammanford and Ysgol Dyffryn Taf in Whitland.

Children who are entitled to free school meals will also receive dry, tinned and other long-life food supplies to feed the whole family.

They are open Monday to Friday, between 9am and 11.30am and are run by council staff who have been redeployed to help deliver essential services. Please note the food hubs will not be open Good Friday (April 10) and Easter Monday (April 13).

Working closely with local food supplier Castell Howell, the council has ordered a three-week supply of food for community hubs to limit unnecessary travel for families who are benefitting.

Executive Board Member for Communities Cllr Cefin Campbell said: “I am delighted that the pilot has been successful, and we are now able to roll it out to another three locations in Carmarthenshire.

“It is now more important than ever to look after those most in need and we support families who are experiencing financial difficulty and may struggle to put food on the table as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

“I would like to thank everyone involved in this project. It is at times like these that we see how people pull together to help those most in need, and it is heart-warming to see during such difficult times.”

If you need to contact the council about the food hubs, please call 01267 234567, between 8.30am and 6pm, seven days a week.