This festive season, Gibraltar Nursing Home has been privileged to partner with the Monmouth and District Foodbank to support individuals, couples, and families throughout the Christmas period.

The initiative has received remarkable support from friends of the home and the wider community. In November, the home became an official drop-off point for the charity. A dedicated donation area was set up in the reception, along with a list of essential and festive items requested by the foodbank. The response was overwhelming, with generous contributions quickly filling the collection basket.

A festive food donation basket for Monmouth & District Foodbank, decorated with Christmas lights, greenery, bows, and large red baubles. A sign at the top reads 'Food Donation Point – Thank you for helping those in crisis.' Inside the basket are donated food items such as chocolate, biscuits, and packaged goods.

A dedicated donation area was set up in the reception, along with a list of essential and festive items requested by the foodbank.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The team has now delivered the donations to foodbank organiser Martin Howlett at the Baptist Church in Monmouth. The items collected filled the boot of the home’s car and weighed a total of 30kg!

A number of brightly coloured shopping bags are filled with different food items. The bags are in the boot of a car.

The donated food items weighed a total of 30kg!

Martin expressed heartfelt thanks for the donations: ‘Please pass our thanks on to everyone who donated to the foodbank, they have helped change someone’s life this winter.’

A lady wearing a Christmas jumper and reindeer ears stands next to a man in front of a church. They are both gesturing to the camera with a 'thumbs-up' and large shopping bags of food donations are by their feet.

Foodbank organiser Martin Howlett and Home Manager Verity at the Baptist Church in Monmouth.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The success of this year’s drive has inspired Gibraltar Nursing Home to extend their support. The home has offered to continue collecting donations throughout 2026 during seasonal periods such as Easter – especially as the foodbank has seen increased demand following the Monmouthshire floods, which the home has also supported through additional donations.

 

Two women sit in the cab of a car, one wearing reindeer antlers and the other a Santa hat. The image is taken in 'selfie' mode and both women are gesturing a 'thumbs-up'.

Verity and Bridget filled the boot of the home’s car with donations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Verity, Home Manager at Gibraltar Nursing Home, shared: ‘We’ve been honoured to support a charity that has helped so many in our community. These initiatives bring everyone together for a truly meaningful cause. And we’re so glad to be part of the effort to make Christmas magical for those in need.’

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