The Celtic Manor Resort and International Convention Centre Wales have once again teamed up with The Salvation Army and other charities to provide nourishing festive meals for the homeless and vulnerable people in need in South Wales.
With the current cost-of-living crisis, thousands of people are expected to turn to The Salvation Army for help this winter. In over 650 communities across the UK, they will be doing all they can for them, whatever their circumstances.
The Salvation Army will provide food parcels, practical support and somewhere to sleep for people who are homeless this Christmas.
- Providing Christmas lunches and companionship to older people living alone.
- Giving Christmas food parcels to families who are struggling to afford a proper Christmas lunch.
- Distributing toys to children whose parents are unable to afford presents this Christmas.
Leading up to Christmas, a team of six banqueting chefs from the Celtic Collection venues will have prepared more than 900 turkey dinners and vegetarian alternatives for serving at charity centres and delivering to vulnerable people in need.
The first batch of 320 individually portioned frozen meals was collected from ICC Wales head chef Gavin McDonagh by The Salvation Army in Cardiff, and will be delivered to people who might otherwise be without a Christmas dinner.
In what has become a Christmas tradition for the venues, another 580 donated meals are being collected from the Celtic Manor Resort to support the Christmas charity work of Newport’s Stow Park Community Centre, Pobl, Eden Gate, Moved By Compassion and The Salvation Army in Newport.
Major Roger Batt, Divisional Leader for the Salvation Army in Wales told us….
“We are grateful to the Celtic Collection and ICC Wales for their donation of Christmas meals. The Salvation Army have worked closely with organisations such as the NHS Services and Social Services to identify the families who are most in need. These lunches will be delivered to the families by a team of volunteers along with a Christmas card and a treat ready for them to heat up and enjoy on Christmas day.”
Celtic Manor Resort and ICC Wales Culinary Director Peter Fuchs said……
“We serve thousands of Christmas dinners every year at Celtic Manor and ICC Wales to those joining us for parties and family celebrations, but these are the most important meals we will cook during the festive season. The Salvation Army and partner charities do incredible work to support the vulnerable people in our community and we were delighted to support their activity once again this Christmas.”
There are a number of ways that you can get involved with the Salvation Army this Christmas, including:
- Donate to the Christmas Appeal and help reach those who need the Salvation Army most this Christmas.
- You can donate toys for children who might not otherwise receive gifts this year.
- Join the ‘Be a Star’ campaign by taking part in a fundraising activity.
