Emergency Food Aid – Summer Provision 2026
MCC Community Learning
The Melville, 5 Pen-Y-Pound, Abergavenny, NP7 5UN.
5th August, 14th August, 19th August from 10.30-12.30 and 1-3pm.
Cookery with your child – come join our cookery with your child workshop. Our fantastic tutor will talk you and your child through how to make a budget friendly meal for you both to enjoy.
Free of charge!
Email Jemimajones@monmouthshire.gov.uk to register.
Cwtch Angels
Cwtch Angels, Unit2, Hatherleigh Place, Inion Road West, Abergavenny, NP7 6LZ.
July – September 2026. Monday’s, Wednesday’s, Friday’s & Saturday’s, 11.30am-1pm.
Free of charge!
Breakfast and lunch summer snack bags over the school summer holidays.
Just turn up to Cwtch Angels.
Tots Early Years Community
Rockfield Community Centre, 25 Cornwallis Way, Monmouth, NP25 5DN
Every Friday between 24th July 2026 until 28th August 2026, 10:00am–1:00pm
Together in Summer – inclusive summer holiday sessions for babies, toddlers and pre-school children and their siblings with additional needs / disabilities. Free healthy balanced snacks / light lunch, play opportunities and support for families.
Free of charge!
Instructions on how to register for the provision:
No booking required. Families can attend on a drop-in basis. Further information is available via Tots Early Years Community on Facebook and Instagram or by contacting the organisation directly on totsearlyyearscommunity@gmail.com.
TogetherWORKS
TogetherWORKS, Woodstock Way, Caldicot, NP26 5DB
21st July 2026 – 25th August 2026. Monday, Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s.
Healthy breakfasts, creative activities, stronger communities. Available all school holidays.
Free of charge!
Simply come along and ask.
Raglan Baptist Church
‘Kids Eat Free’ at Raglan Community Cafe this summer!:
Confirmed address of the provision: Raglan Baptist Church, Usk Road, Raglan, NP15 2EB
Every Friday between July 24th – August 28th. 9.30am – 1.00pm.
Just turn up! Families are welcome to enjoy our secure outdoor play space. The cafe operates a ‘pay what you can’ model for adults.
Family Fun Lego Club:
Raglan Baptist Church, Usk Road, Raglan, NP15 2EB
Friday August 7th and 14th. 5pm – 8pm.
Family Fun – Lego adventures , followed by free food.
Cost per person (if any): £5 per family
Call 07961 040273
Wye Galaxy Gymnastics
53 E-G Symondscliffe Way, Severnbridge Ind Est, Caldicot, NP26 5PW
Every Monday of the summer school holidays, 11.00 – 12.30.
Come and have fun at WGGC this summer – Free Sports Activity Sessions that changes weekly – gymnastics, football, cricket, tennis….. try it all plus a hot meal in our coffee lounge after! Ages 4-11 year old.
Free of charge!
Instructions on how to register for the provision: Visit www.wyeandgalaxy.co.uk Call 01291 420001 or email mail@wyeandgalaxy.co.uk
Chepstow Foodbank
The Bridge Church, Critchcraft Buildings, Bulwark, Chepstow
The Baptist Church, 1a Lower Church Street, Chepstow
Every Wednesday and Friday morning from 1.7.26-30.8.26.
Provision of children’s picnic bags for families visiting the foodbank.
Free of charge!
Clients to use Referral Agencies or go into Chepstow library to get support.
Transition Monmouth
St James’ Community Hall, Wyesham Avenue, Wyesham, Monmouth, NP25 3NF
Monday 20th July, 12pm-2pm and Monday 27th July, 12pm-2pm.
Enjoy free pizza, healthy snacks and juice in the company of the community – all welcome.
Free of charge!
No need to register – simply turn up on the day.
Any other provision details: Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Tithe Barn
Tithe Barn Community Wellbeing Café, Monk Street, Abergavenny, NP7 5ND
Community Meal: 22nd July and 24th August. 12:30pm-2pm.
Free Kids lunches will run from 20th July until 29th August between the hours 11am and 3pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturdays.
Free meals for Kids during the summer and two Community Connections Meals.
Free of charge!
For the community meals people book with us via admin@communitywellbeingcafe.co.uk or by calling us on 01873 379375.
Palmer Centre
The Palmer Centre, Chepstow NP16 5LH
20th July – 28th August Monday-Friday between 12pm and 1pm.
Free hot or cold drink and lunchtime food.
Call 01291 628725 or simply turn up.
Gateway Church
Gateway Church, Monk Street, Abergavenny.
Community Café: Tuesday’s – Thursday’s, 10:00-14:00.
Holiday Club: 3rd – 6th August 10:30-13:00.
Hot food, drinks and snacks available to anyone who attends our community café, completely free of charge. Laundry and shower facilities also available.
Additionally primary school age children can join our holiday club where lots of fun activities are provided and a hot lunch as well (pre-booking required at http://www.gatewaychurch.wales/holiday_club_2026 )
Holiday Club – £2 per day (£5 if booking all four days).
Food 4 You Chepstow
38 moor street Chepstow NP16 5DF
20/07/2026- 24/08/27 every Monday 10.00 till 11.30
Free Food bags.
Message on our Facebook page or just turn up on a Monday.
St Christopher’s Church
2 Pembroke Rd, Bulwark, Chepstow NP16 5AF.
Open Monday’s & Tuesday’s 10am-1pm.
Free hot drinks and Free bakery.
Just pop in, no need to register.
Abergavenny Foodbank
Abergavenny Baptist Church, Frogmore Street, NP7 5AH
During School Summer Holidays 2026
Abergavenny Foodbank -Emergency three-day food support and advice and signposting in a financial crisis. Fresh food for the summer.
Free of charge!
Clients to use Referral Agency or support workers to gain vouchers. Alternatively, visit the One stop shop at Abergavenny market to gain support and a voucher.
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/
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!
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.
Offers
Money Saving Expert
Cutting your costs, fighting your corner
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Free School Meals & Schools Essentials Grant
📞 Phone: 01495 742377 or 01495 742037
📧 benefits@monmouthshire.gov.uk
🌐Visit: Free School Meals & School Essentials Grant – Monmouthshire
For financial assistance in accessing Free School Meals & School Essentials Grant, please contact Monmouthshire County Council Benefits Department.
Cool Spaces
Tithe Barn
Tithe Barn Community Wellbeing Café, Monk Street, Abergavenny, NP7 5ND
11am-3pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturdays.
Community Wellbeing Cafe Tithe Barn is pleased to offer a welcoming cool space at St Mary’s Priory, Monk Street, Abergavenny. We invite everyone to join any of our group activities or simply come in to relax, sit, and chat in a comfortable environment. Guests can enjoy free cold tap water, and we also serve iced coffee and other cold drinks for a small charge.
Attendance is completely free, and there’s no need to register—just drop by whenever suits you.
CORE Caldicot
CORE Caldicot, 43 Newport Road, Caldicot, NP26 4BG.
Monday – Friday 9am – 3pm. Saturday 9am – 1pm.
CORE Caldicot is a cool space, with large open plan premises. Offering Soft Play facilities and Cool Space Cafe Area.
Also provision in place for those wishing to work in a cool environment, the meeting room is available for use, which is cool and provided with free Wi-Fi and access to rest of facilities.
Chepstow Methodist Church
Warm & Cosy / Cool & Chilled – Chepstow Methodist Warm Space
Chepstow Methodist Church, Albion Square, Chepstow NP16 5DA
Hot/cold drinks and friendly conversation
Free
All welcome to just turn up
Due to building work in the church, unfortunately the Warm/Cool Space WON’T be open in August.
Cwtch Angels
Cwtch Angels, Unit2, Hatherleigh Place, Inion Road West, Abergavenny, NP7 6LZ.
Monday’s, Wednesday’s, Friday’s & Saturday’s, 11.30am-1pm.
A cool space at our hub for people to relax and enjoy a cool drink. Also available to groups free of charge.
Free of charge!
Just turn up to Cwtch Angels.
Goytre Community Centre
Goytre Community Centre, School Lane, Penperlleni, NP4 0AH.
Every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month 10am till 12pm.
Being a stone built building we have a lovely and cool space for all. Visitors can enjoy a choice of hot or cold drinks, fruit toast and berry fruits from our Community Garden. All free of charge. Just turn up!
TogetherWORKS Caldicot
TogetherWORKS, Woodstock Way Caldicot NP26 5DB
Monday to Thursday 9.30am till 4pm.
Cool Space at TogetherWORKS Everyone Welcome.
The air conditioning and cold drinks are available, and a friendly welcome waiting for you. Whether you’re out and about in town, finding the heat a bit much, or simply need somewhere comfortable to sit for a while, please pop in. Come and spend some time with us, have a chat, enjoy a cold drink, and cool down in a safe, welcoming space.
Free of charge!
Food Support near me
Your guide to local services offering food and other cost of living support.
Most food provisions are open to everyone. Check each service for opening times and availability.
- Magor & Undy Community Fridge
Fighting food waste, take what you need, service available to all.
Magor Baptist Church, Magor, NP26 3HY
Email: magor.undy.cf@gmail.com
- Rogiet Community Junction
Community Café and shop, open to all.
Rogiet Community Junction, Westway, Rogiet, NP26 3Sp
Email: rogietcjteam@gmail.com
- Caldicot Foodbank
Providing emergency food parcels via referral. Further support including debt advice, benefit advice and housing support can also be accessed here.
Council Offices, Sandy Lane, Caldicot, NP26 4NA
Email: caldicotfoodbank@yahoo.co.uk
Tel: 07761661986
- Caldicot Community Fridge
Fighting food waste, take what you need service available to all.
Wye Valley Gymnastics, 53e Castle Court, Portskewett, Caldicot NP26 5PW
- Chepstow Food Bank
Providing emergency food parcels at two locations via referral.
Bridge Church, Unit 1, Bulwark, Industrial Estate, Chepstow, NP16 5QZ
Baptist Church, Baptist Church Lower Church Street, Chepstow, NP16 5HJ.
Email: info@chepstow.foodbank.org.uk
Tel: 07931 911869
- Chepstow Food On Our Doorstep (FOODclub)
Affordable food club for members offering low-cost groceries, which help stretch budgets and reduce food waste.
Rainbow Cafe at Moor Street, Chepstow, NP16 5DF
- Usk Food Kitchen
Free hot meals, delivered to people’s homes in Usk & Raglan- referral only.
St David Lewis Church Hall, Porthycarne Street, Usk, NP15 1RZ
Tel: 07527 699916
Email: dee_bury@yahoo.com
- Usk Food Pantry
Self- serve Food Pantry offering essentials.
St Mary’s Church, Priory Street, Usk, NP15 1BX
Email: stmarysnp15@gmail.com
- Raglan Food Pantry
St.Cadoc’s Church, Raglan, NP15 2EN
Email: williaminglegillis@cinw.org.uk
Tel: 07442144331
- Monmouth Community Fridge
Fighting food waste, take what you need service available to all.
Unit 5, The Stables, Bridges Community Centre, Drybridge House, Monmouth NP25 5AS
Email: monmouth.fridge@gmail.com
- Monmouth Food Bank
Providing emergency food parcels via referral. Further support including debt advice, benefit advice and housing support can also be accessed here.
Monmouth Baptist Church, 3 Monk Street, Monmouth, NP25 3LR
Email: info@monmouthdistrict.foodbank.org.uk
Tel: 07960579062
- Monmouth Food on Our Doorstep (FOODclub)
Affordable food club for members offering low-cost groceries, which help stretch budgets and reduce food waste.
Wyesham Christian Fellowship, Chapel Close, Wyesham, Monmouth NP25 3NN
- Abergavenny Community Fridge and Food Support
Fighting food waste, take what you need service available to all. Also provide crisis food support on request and seasonal food support.
Cwtch Angels, Unit 2 Hatherleigh Place, The Old Workhouse, Union Rd West, NP7 7RL
Email: cwtchangels1@gmail.com
Tel: 07983425560
- Abergavenny Food Bank
Providing emergency food parcels via referral.
Abergavenny Baptist Church, Frogmore Street, NP7 5AL
Email: info@abergavenny.foodbank.org.uk
Tel: 07340795328
- Gateway Church Community Café
Free community Café serving hot food and drinks every week. Also a free community pantry with storecupboard staples available on request.
Gateway Christian Centre on Monk Street, NP7 5ND
Email: info@gatewaychurch.wales
Tel: 01873853126
- Abergavenny Community Centre
Low-cost community meals served throughout the week. Also, a free community pantry with storecupboard staples available on request.
Merthyr Rd, Abergavenny NP7 5BY
Email: aber.hub@gmail.com
Tel: 07751666481
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