Food bank parcels in Pembrokeshire, Wales
Food bank parcels in Pembrokeshire, Wales stood at 3,825 Parcels in 2025. It is one of the indicators in the Food bank parcels table (Value · Annual), with a complete series running from 2018 to 2025. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Food bank parcels table
| Indicator | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total food parcels distributed | |||||||||
| Pembrokeshire | 3,825 | 3,271 | 4,475 | 3,647 | 5,257 | 4,547 | 3,621 | 1,971 | |
| Powys | 5,154 | 5,792 | 6,081 | 5,343 | 5,027 | 6,181 | 2,790 | 2,405 |
Understanding food bank parcels in Pembrokeshire, Wales
The tally of emergency food parcels issued by charitable distribution entities across the Pembrokeshire local authority area represents this data series. Every recorded unit denotes a voucher-redeemed package of non-perishable groceries designed for short-term relief, excluding hot meal provisions and private food banks operating without network affiliation. This measure provides a distinct geographical subset, separating rural and coastal distribution patterns from overarching national trends.
Seasonality plays a pronounced role in interpreting these figures, as tourist influxes and rural isolation can influence local living costs and volunteer availability. Analysts must evaluate annual changes rather than adjacent periods to ensure valid comparisons. Revisions to published totals are rare, but users should remain aware that structural shifts in local referral agency partnerships can impact the continuity of the time series.
Frequently asked questions
- How does rural geography affect parcel delivery in Pembrokeshire?
- Mobile distribution routes and partner agencies operating across dispersed settlements contribute to the consolidated local authority total.
- Are school holiday provisions captured in this series?
- Only if distributed through the formal network channels adhering to the standard voucher and parcel framework.
- Does this series measure the financial income of recipients?
- No, the data records physical parcel counts rather than household income or poverty thresholds.