What is The Shelf?
The Shelf is Cardiff Met Students' Union's essentials and food bank. It is stocked with non-perishable food items, toiletries, and everyday essential household items. Designed specifically for Cardiff Met students, the service helps ensure that no one has to choose between accessing essential items and covering their everyday living costs.
With the rising cost of living continuing to affect students across the UK, The Shelf offers support in a safe, welcoming, and judgement-free environment.
Who can access The Shelf?
All students at Cardiff Met can access this service free of charge. There is no requirement to show proof of funds in order to access The Shelf.
The Shelf is not intended to provide long term support but rather a helping hand to students experiencing short-term financial hardship. Students who are experiencing long-term or severe financial hard ship should get in contact with Cardiff Metropolitan University's Money Advice team by visiting the i-zone or sending an email to moneyadvice@cardiffmet.ac.uk.
How does it work?
Come to the SU Office and ask to use The Shelf. We will ask for your student number in order to monitor the uptake of the service and to ensure we can provide you with additional information and support.
Students can take up to 5 items per visit. No more than one of each item can be taken per visit.
Opening Times
📍 Cyncoed Students' Union Office
Tuesdays, 10:00am - 12:00pm
📍 Llandaff Students' Union Office
Wednesdays, 10:00am - 12:00pm