Getting Help with Food
Within Blaenau Gwent we currently have a number of food banks/organisations providing help with food provisions for residents during this Cost of Living Crisis.
Here, you can find a Food Bank or organisation near you including contact details and opening times where known.
Further information about getting help with food can be found on www.bgfoodpartnership.co.uk
Tredegar
| Organisation | Address | Contact Details | Day |
| Sirhowy Community Centre - Community Co-op | Rhoslan, Sirhowy, NP22 4PQ | https://www.facebook.com/groups/144762705558089 | Monday and Thursday 10am to 12pm & Saturday 10am -11am |
| Sirhowy Community Centre - FoodShare | Rhoslan, Sirhowy, NP22 4PQ | https://www.facebook.com/groups/144762705558089 | Wednesday and Friday 10am - 12pm & Saturday 10am - 11am |
| Sirhowy Community Centre - Coffee Mornings and cooking on a budget | Rhoslan, Sirhowy, NP22 4PQ | https://www.facebook.com/groups/144762705558089 | Tuesdays and Thursdays 10am to 12pm |
| Cefn Golau Together | 87 Attlee Way, Tredegar | growing@cefntogether.org. | Every other Friday 8.30am to 11am |
| Hearts Magic | Suite 8, The Little Theatre, Upper Coronation Street, NP22 3TS | https://heartsmagic.org/ | Check website for details |
| Made in Tredegar | The Little Theatre, Upper Coronation Street, NP22 3TS | https/www.facebook.com/MadeinTredegar or www.madeintredegar.co.uk | Friday 1.30pm to 3pm |
| Cymru Creations (trading as Creations of Cymru) | The Little Theatre, Upper Coronation Street, NP22 3TS | https/www.facebook.com/CymruCreations or text 07939 812395 | Check website for details |
| Tredegar Veterans Support Hub | The Little Theatre, Upper Coronation Street, NP22 3TS | Telephone: 07932793960 | Tuesday to Saturday. 10am to 3pm. |
| Baobab Bach CIC | Little Theatre, Upper Coronation Street, Tredegar NP22 3TS | https://www.facebook.com/littletheatretredegar/?locale=en_GB or https://www.facebook.com/baobab.bach.cic/ | Fridays 1.30pm to 3pm |
| Flying Start Hub (Sirhowy) | Rhoslan, TREDEGAR, NP22 4PG | Family information Service Tel: 0800 032 3339 | Monday to Friday 9am-5pm (call prior to visit) |
| Flying Start Hub (Cefn Golau) | 91-93 Attlee Way, Cefn Golau, Tredegar, NP22 3TE | Family information Service Tel: 0800 032 3340 | Monday to Friday 9am-5pm (call prior to visit) |
Brynmawr
| Organisation | Address | Contact Details | Day |
| Gwent Valleys Evangelism | 88 Baily Street, Brynmawr, NP23 4AN | https://www.facebook.com/gwentvalleys.org.uk | Friday 11am to 3 pm |
| Brynmawr Rotary Foodbank | Brynmawr, NP23 4TZ | contact number: 07572 149138 https://www.facebook.com/groups/438168313181952 | 7 days a week (Depending on volunteer availability, contact for assistance) |
| Trussel Trust | Tabor Centre, Davies Street, Brynmawr, NP23 4AD | https://blaenaugwent.foodbank.org.uk/contact-us/ | Delivery only - referal vouchers can be issued by a number of different agencies e.g citizens advice, children's centres and health visitors. Contact for details. |
Abertillery/Blaina/Llanhilleth
| Organisation | Address | Contact Details | Day |
| Ebenezer Church Abertillery | Park Place, Abertillery NP13 1ED | E-mail: hello@ebchurch.co.uk. Website: www.ebchurch.co.uk Phone: 07415 009 467 | Food Parcels Tuesday and Thursday 10am -12pm Soup and Sandwitch wednesdays and thursdays- 12pm-2pm |
| https://www.facebook.com/Ebenezerbaptists | |||
| Blaenau Gwent Baptist Church | Victoria Street, Abertillery, NP13 1NJ | http://bgbchurch.weebly.com/ | Monday 1pm to 3pm |
| Llanhilleth Miners Institute | Meadow Street, Llanhilleth | Phone: 01495 400204 https://www.facebook.com/LlanStute | Classes held on different days including some weekends, contact via Facebook to enquire about upcoming dates & signing up |
| Swffrydd Victory Church | 5 Rectory Road, Crumlin, Swffryd, Newport, NP11 1EB | https://www.facebook.com/groups/209717730803727 | Weekdays during Holidays , contact to confirm times and dates |
| Caffi Tyleri | Jim Owen Field, NP13 1LW | Caffi Tyleri | Facebook | Friday 10am to 3pm |
| Bags of hope- Kings arms | Brynithel Community and Welfare Hall Mount Pleasant Estate Brynithel NP13 2HD |
Text: 07790 093574 | Every Other Friday 10-12:30pm |
| Zion Miners Chapel and Community Room | High Street, Llanhilleth, Abertillery, Gwent NP13 2RB | Zion Miners Chapel And Community Room Llanhilleth | Facebook | Check website for details |
| Flying Start Hub (Abertillery) | Abertillery Learning Action Centre, Alma street,Abertillery, NP13 1YL | Family information Service Tel: 0800 032 3339 | Monday to Friday 9am-5pm (community worker staff may not be there all day so best to call) |
| Flying Start Hub (Swffryd) | Sofrydd Primary School, Swffryd Road, Swffryd, Abertillery, NP11 5DW | Family information Service Tel: 0800 032 3340 | Monday to Friday 9am-5pm (community worker staff may not be there all day so best to call) |
| Flying Start Hub (Brynithel) | Penrhiw, Brynithel, Abertillery, NP13 2GZ | Family information Service Tel: 0800 032 3340 | Monday to Friday 9am-5pm (community worker staff may not be there all day so best to call) |
Ebbw Vale
| Organisation | Address | Contact Details | Day |
| Tirzah Baptist Church (TK's) | 2 Falcon Terrace, Ebbw Vale, NP23 7SA | https://www.facebook.com/groups/540974063293603 | (free surplus food) Thursday 11:30am - 12:30pm. Sunday 4:30pm to 5:30pm. Cosy Cwtch 10am to 1.30pm. Free tea and toast available from 10am to 11.30am |
| The Hope Store | Hope Church, Cemetry Rd, Ebbw Vale, NP23 6YB | https://www.hope-church.wales/hope-store Tel:07783307052 | Monday 6:30pm - 7:30pm |
| Trussel Trust | 54 Beaufort Rise, Beaufort, Ebbw Vale | https://blaenaugwent.foodbank.org.uk/contact-us/ | Delivery only - referal vouchers can be issued by a number of different agencies e.g citizens advice, children's centres and health visitors. Contact for details. |
| Ebbw Vale Institute | Church Street Ebbw Vale NP23 6BE | https://evi.cymru/evi-pantry/ | Monday 10am-12pm & 2pm-4pm |
| Flying Start Hub (Cwm) | Canning Street, Cwm, Ebbw Vale, NP23 7RD | Family information Service Tel: 0800 032 3340 | Monday to Friday 9am-5pm (community worker staff may not be there all day so best to call) |
| Flying Start Hub (Hill Top) | Hilltop Stadium Recreation Ground, Brynteg Terrace, EBBW VALE, Blaenau Gwent, NP23 6ND | Family information Service Tel: 0800 032 3341 | Monday to Friday 9am-5pm (community worker staff may not be there all day so best to call) |
| Flying Start Hub (Garnlydan) | Commonwealth Road,Garnlydan, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent, NP23 5ER | Family information Service Tel: 0800 032 3341 | Monday to Friday 9am-5pm (community worker staff may not be there all day so best to call) |
| The Willows Wonderful Big Bocs Bwyd | Willowtown Community Primary School, NP23 6NP | Rebecca Hughes Family Engagement and Learning Officer Willowtown Community Primary School 01495 355400 HughesR564@Hwbcymru.net |
From January 2024 - Every Wednesday 11am to 11.45am and 2.15pm to 3.30pm |
| Ebbw Fawr 3-16 and Pen Y Cwm School | Strand Annealing Lane, NP23 8XF | Contact ewilliams@ebbwfawr.co.uk for details | Email for details |
| One Life Autism Support Group | Log Cabin, Darby Crescent NP23 6QG | www.facebook.com/onelifebg/ | Tuesday 9.30am to 2pm |
Nantyglo
| Organisation | Address | Contact Details | Day |
| Coed Cae Community House | Attlee Road, Nantyglo, NO23 4WB | https://www.facebook.com/groups/624421352266553 | Tuesday 10am - 12pm food provision free but £1 donation welcomed |