Key facts
- Metallica donated £20,000 to Cardiff Foodbank.
- The donation was made via the band's charitable foundation, All Within My Hands.
- Cardiff Foodbank supports 20,000 people annually and has seen food donations drop by 27%.
- The band also encouraged fans to donate blood and plasma ahead of their concert.
Heavy metal band Metallica has donated £20,000 to the Cardiff Foodbank, a significant contribution that will help replenish the charity's depleted stock. The donation, made through Metallica's charitable foundation, All Within My Hands, comes at a critical time as the foodbank faces increased demand and a 27% drop in food donations.
Rachel Biggs, CEO of Cardiff Foodbank, described the donation as "incredible" and the largest celebrity donation the charity has ever received. She noted that the funds will allow them to place a bulk order to restock shelves, providing support for the remainder of the year. The foodbank supports approximately 20,000 people annually, with one-third of those being children.
Metallica's foundation, established in 2017, aims to support local and national charities, including foodbanks worldwide. The band also collaborated with the Welsh Blood Service, encouraging fans to donate blood and plasma in the lead-up to their concert at the Principality Stadium. Volunteers expressed gratitude, highlighting the band's generosity and commitment to helping the less fortunate.