GET HELP WITH FOOD
There are organisations and schemes across Blaenau Gwent that can help you get food.
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Access our Worrying About Money leaflet to troubleshoot how to get maximise access to cash
If you need an emergency Food Bank Voucher contact Blaenau Gwent Borough Council Benefits Team 01495 353398, Citizens Advice Bureau can also support 0800 702 2020 or Blaenau Gwent Foodbank
Free school meals are available to all children in primary schools. Contact benefits@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk if you think you should be receiving Free School Meals associated benefits like school uniform grants.
The Healthy Start scheme offers support for healthy food and vitamins from the 10th week of pregnancy until 4 years old, check eligibility here: Get help to buy food and milk (Healthy Start).
Visit the Too Good to Go website to find out how you can buy food from cafes, restaurants and shops at a reduced price, when it hasn’t sold in time.
On the Olio website you can find people or businesses giving away free food to their community.
Visit one of the Community Food Organisations listed below to ask about food services in your neighbourhood.
Community Growing Projects
We want to help Blaenau Gwent residents grow their own food. This could be at home, on an allotment, with a community group or school. To find out about your local allotment in Blaenau Gwent, get in touch.
Community Food Organisations
Below is a link to a map and directory listing of some community groups doing their bit to stop good food going to waste. Everyone is welcome to visit and receive food. Ring ahead or check Facebook for availability.
Blaenau Gwent Shop Local Network
It’s never been more important to support your local independent retailers within your community. Blaenau Gwent has a number of local businesses that are currently offering incentives and support for the local community.