Agenda and minutes

There were no declarations of personal interest.

RESOLVED that the decision record of the meeting held on the 28^th March 2023 be signed as a correct record.

The Cabinet Member considered a report detailing applications for assistance via Welsh Government’s Direct Food Support fund to support an increased number of people facing food poverty.

RESOLVED

3.1 to retrospectively approve the delivery of the Direct Food Support Fund administered by Carmarthenshire County Council’s Bureau team within the Economic Development section;

3.2 to approve the following applications received as part of the Direct Food Support Fund:

·       Tyisha Foodbank - £8,000

·       Christ Church Foodbank - £8,000

·       CETMA - £4,000

·       Llanelli Foodbank (Myrtle House) - £10,000

·       Llwynhendy Foodbank - £10,000

·       Salvation Army - £1,000

·       Cwmamman Pantry - £5,500

·       Llannon Pantry - £6,500

·       Llandovery Foodbank - £2,500

·       Banc Bwyd CNE - £500 (up to a maximum £1,000 should the need arise);

3.3 to approve delegation to the Head of Regeneration, Policy and Digital to award funding for further rounds should additional funding become available and to determine a late application received from Ammanford Foodbank.