Lidl Newport Cardiff Rd

A small Social enterprise, non for profit, community hub & food bank. With support agencies and community feeds on a Tuesday available to everyone. Donations are always welcomed to go towards the collection of the food. Distributor of surplus foods which we collect once a week and is displayed in a community fridge at the front of the cafe for all to share. Cafe, youth club, bingo. Veterans support on Sundays from 12pm Additional activities throughout the year based on seasons eg.. Easter egg hunt and Easter disco. All in our little premises on Elm Drive Ty-Sign everyone is welcome to join us and we will always make room for anyone to join us for a cuppa tea, no matter how busy we look.

Safe Haven is a place of safety and friendship for all ages. We are open every weekday - offering a listening ear and help with form filling. Here, we serve light refreshments and sell affordable clothing and household items. We also run a monthly Saturday lunch for those who would otherwise be on their own, whether they're in accommodation or homeless. Please drop in any time - we are a Christian Church and everyone is welcome!

Our charity exists to empower and strengthen the Pillgwenlly community through sustainable, inclusive food support and collective action. We are continuously seeking to partner with local organisations, businesses, volunteers, and funders around one shared purpose: Ending food poverty and nurturing social resilience. Our Social Mission We believe that access to healthy, nutritious food is a fundamental human right, and that no one in our community should face hunger or isolation. By combining compassionate outreach with strategic collaboration, we deliver practical assistance today while building the foundations for long-term wellbeing and social cohesion. What We Do Community Food Hubs We distribute weekly food parcels to low-income households, asylum seekers, mature students with dependents, and those with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF). During school holidays, our “Holiday Hunger” initiative ensures that children who rely on free school meals continue to receive balanced nutrition when school is out. Strategic Partnerships Through our longstanding collaboration with FareShare Cymru, we collect surplus food for redistribution. As demand grows, we’re reaching out to additional local businesses, grant-making bodies, and charitable organisations to expand our capacity, diversify supplies, and enhance service delivery. Holistic Community Support Beyond emergency food aid, we signpost families to financial advice, mental health services, and employment resources—tackling the root causes of deprivation. Why It Matters in Pillgwenlly Pillgwenlly faces entrenched challenges in income, employment, education, and health. Many residents confront systemic barriers—including limited access to public funds—and have been disproportionately affected by recent economic pressures. Our work not only meets immediate needs but also drives positive social change by: Building Resilience: Strengthening local support networks and encouraging self-sufficiency. Creating Opportunity: Connecting people with training, volunteering, and employment pathways. Promoting Inclusion: Ensuring our services remain accessible to everyone, regardless of background or circumstance. Extending our Impact We are continuously inviting businesses, funders, and volunteers to partner with us in delivering measurable social good. Whether through financial contributions, in-kind donations, or hands-on volunteering, your support will directly: * Increase the number of weekly food parcels. * Extend holiday meal provision to more children in need. * Provide mentorship, training sessions, and community events that strengthen neighbourhood ties. Together, we can transform short-term relief into lasting, systemic change by fueling dignity, support, and opportunities.