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Food Support near me

👉 Abergavenny
👉 Caldicot
👉 Chepstow
👉 Monmouth
👉 Raglan & Usk
👉 Magor with Undy

Looking for food support in your area? From free community meals to low-cost FOODclubs, there are lots of ways to help stretch your budget a little further. Find out what support is available near you!

Gateway Church Abergavenny

Primary school aged children.

Mid-morning refreshments and then a choice of hot meal or sandwich box for lunch each day. Activities include games, crafts, songs, circus skills, a magician and a free minibus service to Llwynu Lane & Rother Avenue.
 
Monday 4th August – Thursday 7th August, 10:30am-1pm.
£2 per day or £5 for all 4 days.
 
To Book:

Tel: 01873 853126
Or Email:  info@gatewaychurch.wales

MCC libraries

Summer Reading Challenge.

Each library holds free craft and story times during each school holiday to support the Summer Reading Challenge and weekly free story times for the under fives and baby rhyme times.
Find out more: https://www.monmouthshire.gov.uk/community-hubs-and-libraries/

Youth Club

Wyesham Christian Fellowship

Chapel Cl, Wyesham, Monmouth NP25 3NN.
 
Every Friday, 6-7pm: Ages 5-14. Craft, games and food. (Hosted by Weysham Christian Fellowship).
 
Every Tuesday in the school summer holidays, 12-1:30pm: Ages 5-14. Games, sandwiches and fruit. (Hosted by Wyesham Together)
 
Both sessions free of charge.

Wye Galaxy Gymnastics Fit & Fed

Multi-sport Session + Hot Lunch Provided, Free of Charge, ages 5-11 years old.

Monday 21st July – 11:00am – 12:30pm
Monday 28th July – 11:00am – 12:30pm
Monday 4th August – 11:00am – 12:30pm
Monday 11th August – 11:00am – 12:30pm
Monday 18th August – 11:00am – 12:30pm
 
 
Booking link: https://uk.gomotionapp.com/team/wggc/page/class-registration
or Tel: 01291 420001 for more information!

Chepstow Drill Hall

Weekdays 9-11am from 22nd July- 29th August.

Free breakfast & activities for under 18s, adult supervision required.
 
Pre-book or support at www.drillhallchepstow.co.uk

Cross Ash Village Hall

Playgroup every Wednesday morning 9-11am.

Playschool where parents stay and have refreshments whilst pre-schoolers play in term time. Siblings are welcome during the holidays.
 
Contact: crossashvillagehall@outlook.com for more information

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MonLife

Free Activities – Monlife

MonLife is thrilled to present an exciting range of FREE activities that will keep the whole family entertained, creating unforgettable memories and giving you moments filled with fun and laughter.

Cost of Living Support

👉 Cost of living website pages >
👉 Support LOCAL to YOU >

Visit the Cost of Living Pages on our website for advise and support, or walk into one of our community hubs they can advise what help may be most relevant for your circumstances. 

You may be surprised at how much can be done to help you get back on your feet!

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Free Period Products

👉 Where to find FREE products >
📧 Email ‘Chat with Flo’ chatwithflo@monmouthshire.gov.uk 

We’re here to help break the stigma associated with periods for anyone who menstruates – it’s important, Period!

At the moment there are over 40 locations across the county who have FREE products available. We will have our ‘Chat with Flo’ stickers on the window/door of these locations so you can go in and grab products, FREE of charge.

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Free School Meals & Schools Essentials Grant

📞 Phone: 01495 742377 or 01495 742037
📧 benefits@monmouthshire.gov.uk 
🌐VisitFree School Meals & School Essentials Grant – Monmouthshire

For financial assistance in accessing Free School Meals & School Essentials Grant, please contact Monmouthshire County Council Benefits Department.

Get in touch if you have something in Monmouthshire to share > adamhowells@monmouthshire.gov.uk

The Cost of Living Campaign is supported by the MCC Community Development Team >