We support local communities to help reduce food waste, tackle food poverty and support healthy wellbeing.

At the heart of Baobab Bach is a simple belief: everyone deserves access to affordable food, support and a sense of belonging. What began in response to local need during the COVID-19 lockdowns has grown into a wide-reaching network of services designed to help people feel supported, connected and better able to manage the pressures of everyday life. From the beginning, our focus has been on meeting people where they are, offering access to good food without judgment, creating spaces where everyone feels welcome, and building something that is shaped by real community need.

Today, our work brings together food, wellbeing and connection in ways that are both practical and personal. Our community pantries provide affordable food alongside signposting, conversation and support, helping people stretch their budgets while also reducing food waste and keeping good food in circulation. We believe support should feel accessible and dignified, which is why our services are open, welcoming and rooted in the understanding that many people need a little extra help from time to time.

Alongside our pantries, we continue to grow services that support healthier, more connected communities. Our growing projects create opportunities for people to come together, learn new skills and help produce fresh food for our pantries and local areas. Our meal delivery service makes homemade frozen meals more accessible, offering another practical way to support people with affordable, convenient food. Across all of this work, we also share ideas around cooking from scratch, balanced nutrition and making the most of the food people have available to them.

What matters most to us is creating an environment where people feel safe, included and treated equally. We want everyone who comes through our doors, whether they are using a service, volunteering, partnering with us or simply stopping by for a chat, to feel welcome and valued. That same ethos shapes the way we work: collaboratively, sustainably and with a strong belief in the value of community. By redistributing surplus food, growing produce locally and developing services that respond to local challenges, we aim to build a model of support that is kinder to both people and the planet.

None of this would be possible without the people behind it. Our volunteers bring time, care, experience and an enormous range of skills to every part of Baobab Bach, helping us run pantries, support wellbeing, grow food and reach more communities. Together with our partners, funders and supporters, they help make Baobab Bach a place where practical help and human connection go hand in hand. As we continue to grow, our commitment remains the same: to create welcoming spaces, improve access to affordable food and build stronger, healthier communities across South Wales.