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Metallica Donates £20,000 to Replenish Empty Shelves at Cardiff Foodbank
6/30/2026, 12:42:14 AM
Metallica’s £20,000 Donation to Cardiff Foodbank
On 28 June 2024, Metallica performed a sell-out concert in Cardiff as part of the M72 World Tour. Following the show, the band’s All Within My Hands foundation transferred £20,000 to Cardiff Foodbank to restock its depleted warehouse. The donation was confirmed by the foodbank’s chief executive and described as the organization’s largest contribution from a celebrity source.
Background: Foodbank Strain and the Band’s Charitable Track Record
Cardiff Foodbank, which operates eight centres across the city and a mobile service delivering pre-packaged food bags, serves roughly 20,000 residents each year. In the weeks before the concert, the charity issued a public appeal after its main warehouse ran empty, warning that supplies were critically low. Metallica’s tour has previously partnered with UK blood services to encourage fan donations of blood and plasma, indicating an ongoing commitment to community-focused philanthropy.
Key Figures & Organizations
- Metallica – performing the M72 World Tour in support of their 11th studio album *72 Seasons*; charitable activities coordinated through the All Within My Hands foundation.
- Cardiff Foodbank – a regional food-relief network; CEO Rachel Biggs acted as spokesperson for the donation.
- Taylor Swift – mentioned as a recent donor to the same foodbank after her own tour stop, providing comparative context for the scale of celebrity giving.
Data & Statistics
- Donation amount: £20,000.
- Foodbank annual reach: ? 20,000 individuals.
- Service footprint: 8 fixed centres plus a mobile delivery unit.
- Tour details: M72 World Tour began in 2023; UK/European leg continues through July 2024, with scheduled shows on 3 July and 5 July at London Stadium.
Official Statements & Responses (Summarized)
Rachel Biggs explained that the foodbank first received an email confirming the legitimacy of the offer, after which Metallica’s foundation pledged the £20,000. She emphasized that the funds would “make a difference and replenish our empty shelves.” The organization also noted that the donation raises the foodbank’s public profile and mobilises both Metallica fans and the local community, describing it as the “largest celebrity donation” it has received.
Verbatim Quotes
- “We had an email saying ‘This isn’t a scam, please get in touch with the foundation’,” — Rachel Biggs, CEO, Cardiff Foodbank
- “They said, ‘We are going to donate £20,000 to you’.” — Rachel Biggs, CEO, Cardiff Foodbank
- “It’s an incredible amount of money which will make such a difference and replenish our empty shelves,” — Rachel Biggs, CEO, Cardiff Foodbank
- “What’s great for us [is] it helps raise the profile and what Metallica are doing is mobilising their fans, mobilising the local community.” — Cardiff Foodbank spokesperson
What’s Next: Continuing the M72 Tour and Potential Further Aid
Metallica’s UK and European dates continue with performances at London Stadium on 3 July and 5 July. The band’s ongoing tour schedule suggests the possibility of additional charitable initiatives linked to future stops, though no further donations have been announced at the time of reporting.
