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Youth Volunteering, Community Action, and Leadership in Newport, Wales &nbsp;<figure id="figure-m6yr5nmteqmjly17zl"><img id="m6yr5nmteqmjly17zl" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/4X1z5PHSkqXC2gnojM9AEjWHqbtHIqQwO2kY5v3tUsZTo4RYafG6ct0qh3IwLwru.jpg" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: 100% 45%;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="100%" data-positiony="45%" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/4X1z5PHSkqXC2gnojM9AEjWHqbtHIqQwO2kY5v3tUsZTo4RYafG6ct0qh3IwLwru.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: 100% 45%;"></figure> At Newport Support Network CIC, we see every day how powerful community becomes when people step forward together.Today was a perfect example of that spirit in action.&nbsp; Teamwork in action across Newport A huge thank you to Amelia, Brooklyn, and Noah — three volunteers who showed exactly what real teamwork looks like.<figure id="figure-7prok537aymjly8fox"><img id="7prok537aymjly8fox" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/30XoyKxGYUOyHPVTaihUePndBs66vpM8VRYB2Gp0CjWvrAUJ2k2OedXpxnXy20Jk.jpg" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/30XoyKxGYUOyHPVTaihUePndBs66vpM8VRYB2Gp0CjWvrAUJ2k2OedXpxnXy20Jk.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure>Working across two community sites, they supported one another, adapted to whatever was needed, and brought energy, kindness, and commitment to every task.This wasn’t about job titles or roles. It was about showing up — together.&nbsp; Youth leadership in action Brooklyn and Noah, both part of the Youth Volunteer Fund, continue to demonstrate what youth leadership can achieve when young people are given space, trust, and opportunity.<figure id="figure-1xurgelxbbmjly9995"><img id="1xurgelxbbmjly9995" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/1d0BregkVGXQiEMfbEQlK7oybU4plk6FtYnJ9D95koDqxlqHHMS1AhwlBa1gi1vs.jpg" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: 100% 70%;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="1:1" data-caption="" data-positionx="100%" data-positiony="70%" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/1d0BregkVGXQiEMfbEQlK7oybU4plk6FtYnJ9D95koDqxlqHHMS1AhwlBa1gi1vs.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: 100% 70%;"></figure>Their willingness to:Help wherever needed Learn new skills Support others Take responsibility is shaping the future of community action in Newport.&nbsp; Safe Steps in practice Amelia, a Safe Steps – Volunteer Training for Opportunity volunteer, threw herself straight into the work. <figure id="figure-trkleirvhgmjlyb12g"><img id="trkleirvhgmjlyb12g" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/7tFJ4njitwLSNmLlFwf37BfrJbLsCJ7keci7JGf0bj4vvoqmIflgvJQn1ZfPGjfR.jpg" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: 65% 35%;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="1:1" data-caption="" data-positionx="65%" data-positiony="35%" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/7tFJ4njitwLSNmLlFwf37BfrJbLsCJ7keci7JGf0bj4vvoqmIflgvJQn1ZfPGjfR.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: 65% 35%;"></figure>Her confidence, compassion, and readiness to get involved made an immediate impact — not just on tasks, but on the people around her.This is exactly what Safe Steps is about: building confidence, skills, and purpose through meaningful community involvement.&nbsp;<figure id="figure-bnd8ssd04lmjlyc2hs"><img id="bnd8ssd04lmjlyc2hs" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/36TNOt3Z4X0ZTD7BEHE0LStVJEZSw0IAew84hKwDLXtcfI8FnoAYOGXIlNTNlmNp.jpg" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="1:1" data-caption="" data-positionX="undefined" data-positionY="undefined" data-fullWidth="false"/></figure> Supported by partners who believe in community We are deeply grateful to GAVO and Newport City Council for championing youth volunteering and supporting community-led action.Their partnership helps create opportunities for young people to:Build confidence Develop real-world skills Gain experience Make a genuine difference When young people are supported, communities grow stronger.&nbsp; This is what community looks like What happened today wasn’t just volunteering.It was collaboration. It was leadership. It was trust.It was Newport at its best.This is teamwork. This is community. This is Newport.— Newport Support Network CIC

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work

A stuffed bunny on the floor, a scared child sitting behind it. Child abuse. Bullying in the family.

Domestic Abuse Support and Community Safety in Newport, Wales &nbsp; &nbsp; At The Open Table &amp; Pantry in Newport, we see every side of the festive season — the joy, the generosity, and the reality that, for many people, Christmas is not a time of comfort or safety.While much of the country celebrates, some individuals and families experience increased fear, control, and harm behind closed doors.&nbsp; When Christmas increases risk During the festive period, incidents of domestic abuse sadly rise.More time spent at home, financial pressure, heightened stress, and alcohol can all increase risk. For some people, home does not feel safe — and Christmas can intensify that fear.Across Newport and Wales, many survivors describe the same reality:Feeling trapped Having fewer safe places to go Being harder to see or hear Domestic abuse is not seasonal — but Christmas can make it harder to escape, harder to cope, and harder to be believed.&nbsp; Community action makes a difference This week, we were reminded of the quiet power of community. <figure id="figure-4p0waw6ulmjlxpcdc"><img id="4p0waw6ulmjlxpcdc" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/13WXctySzciNlxtjDRUO0W32WrwufVw5V4iVG0rc5zbUxpV2abgNU1Jg7zQ39JJ0.jpg" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: 100% 100%;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="1:1" data-caption="" data-positionX="100%" data-positionY="100%" data-fullWidth="false"/></figure>A local resident generously donated:Clothing Food parcels Toiletries Toys £20 in cash Their kindness directly supported families facing incredibly difficult circumstances.Acts like this matter.They offer dignity, relief, and a moment of breathing space when life feels overwhelming.We are deeply grateful.&nbsp; Support is available — 24/7 If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, you are not alone. Support is available across Newport, Wales (UK), throughout Christmas and beyond.Confidential support services (Wales &amp; UK): Live Fear Free (Wales) – 0808 80 10 800 (24/7) National Domestic Abuse Helpline – 0808 2000 247 (24/7) Men’s Advice Line – 0808 801 0327 ManKind Initiative – 01823 334 244 LGBT+ Helpline – 0800 999 5428 Childline – 0800 1111 🚨 If you are in immediate danger, call 999.Home should be a place of safety — not fear.If you need support, please reach out. If you know someone who might be struggling, sharing this information could make a difference at the moment they need it most.&nbsp; Why this matters beyond Christmas Across the UK, stories emerge every year of:Families fleeing violence Children spending Christmas in temporary accommodation Communities stepping in with essentials, warmth, and care From small towns to major cities, the truth is the same:Domestic abuse exists year-round — but community action saves lives.When systems are stretched, local support fills the gaps. It offers safety where fear exists. It reminds people that they matter.&nbsp; Standing with survivors At Newport Support Network CIC and Newport Multibank, we believe in practical compassion — food, clothing, toiletries, toys, and a listening ear.But we also believe in awareness.Silence protects perpetrators. Information protects survivors.If sharing this message helps even one person feel less alone, it is worth it.Thank you to everyone who donates, volunteers, partners with us, or simply chooses to care. Your kindness reaches further than you realise.

Christmas Isn’t Safe for Everyone

People Donating Food To Charity Food Bank Collection In Community Center

Today, we closed our doors early.Not because the need had gone — but because the people doing the work needed rest.<figure id="figure-nn7brs668omjlx6v5s"><img id="nn7brs668omjlx6v5s" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/11KmbEZwmaVnetdInM4h8SySjOmCMicgO970Ec3FWdAOxQYPqN951m1twgTPNpCW.jpg" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: 20% 35%;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="1:1" data-caption="" data-positionx="20%" data-positiony="35%" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/11KmbEZwmaVnetdInM4h8SySjOmCMicgO970Ec3FWdAOxQYPqN951m1twgTPNpCW.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: 20% 35%;"></figure>We’ll be back open on Monday: stronger, recharged, and ready.It didn’t look like a busy day. But it was an important one.&nbsp; When poverty is quiet in Newport, Wales In Newport, Wales (UK), poverty rarely announces itself.It doesn’t always arrive with queues, crisis spikes, or dramatic moments. More often, it appears quietly — in empty cupboards, cold homes, and people carrying worries they can’t quite name.This is the everyday reality of food insecurity in Newport.Today was one of those quiet days. And it mattered.&nbsp; What community food support looked like today Community food support isn’t measured only in numbers.It’s measured in people.Today, community food support in Newport meant:Redistributing new coats and Christmas gifts Sharing hot drinks and hot food Supporting an older resident with warmth, conversation, and dignity Helping people experiencing homelessness without judgement Providing food parcels to people living in temporary accommodation Small interactions on paper. Essential in real life.<figure id="figure-626fq6yy3mjlx8wzs"><img id="626fq6yy3mjlx8wzs" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/24olEY5was81Pt7DKyAYdGY0FEysCylNZkL8rrUWFQXqC2qMycyTyvpegHZ1GIgK.jpg" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/24olEY5was81Pt7DKyAYdGY0FEysCylNZkL8rrUWFQXqC2qMycyTyvpegHZ1GIgK.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure>&nbsp; Food insecurity in Newport is everyday life Across Newport and wider Wales, food insecurity is no longer limited to visible moments of “crisis”.It now affects:Working households Older residents Carers People navigating temporary or unstable housing Local and national evidence continues to show rising pressure linked to:The cost-of-living crisis Housing insecurity Rising energy costs Social isolation Food poverty isn’t just about food.It’s about choice, dignity, and stress — pressures that intensify during winter and at Christmas.&nbsp; This isn’t charity — it’s prevention Community food support is not a seasonal gesture.It is early intervention.A hot meal can prevent a situation from escalating. A conversation can reduce isolation. A food parcel can be the difference between coping and collapse.<figure id="figure-pjdfj4ptfcmjlxbcvk"><img id="pjdfj4ptfcmjlxbcvk" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/1ar6eqK1T5jqv5bZt0XlAs0NFk6sPpWT6o3S3Uv2i2BaqGJPrY2KJ5ym6wxgM7ou.jpg" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/1ar6eqK1T5jqv5bZt0XlAs0NFk6sPpWT6o3S3Uv2i2BaqGJPrY2KJ5ym6wxgM7ou.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure>Community-led support works because it meets people where they are — without judgement, referrals, or conditions. <figure id="figure-5otf6l17eamjlx9sps"><img id="5otf6l17eamjlx9sps" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/14X54YwGj74VSAZfjKHHkRXoeuv81WAOZjY2fTFQE3GIylgeJZbaf42POXtUOdYl.jpg" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/14X54YwGj74VSAZfjKHHkRXoeuv81WAOZjY2fTFQE3GIylgeJZbaf42POXtUOdYl.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure> No photo ops. Just presence. This work doesn’t always trend online.But you feel it in:Someone sleeping warmer tonight Someone eating a proper meal Someone realising they are not alone That is what community looks like when it is working.&nbsp; A thank you — and a pause December has been heavy, emotional, and deeply human.Thank you to everyone who has:Donated Volunteered Partnered Trusted us The community spirit across Newport, Wales, is something to be genuinely proud of.<figure id="figure-n7hrtqvk6umjlxanko"><img id="n7hrtqvk6umjlxanko" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/27kOuPC51fSndTEXdkrTHGkkdbRxVmcizKCYF8yKBMDMG0aUxSWeloFO3hu0W9x6.jpg" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/27kOuPC51fSndTEXdkrTHGkkdbRxVmcizKCYF8yKBMDMG0aUxSWeloFO3hu0W9x6.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure>&nbsp; We rest today. We return Monday. Because poverty doesn’t pause. And neither does community.— Newport Support Network CIC<figure id="figure-fwv4gbbrjcmjlwyo5n" data-full-width=""><img id="fwv4gbbrjcmjlwyo5n" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/21QCyek9TIShvqtT1PNPECgEqIpSa3SxgGTaKKWqR8Zovsz4bb0eynHoHfBqFUy3.jpg" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: 45% undefined%;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="45%" data-positiony="undefined%" data-fullwidth="true" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/21QCyek9TIShvqtT1PNPECgEqIpSa3SxgGTaKKWqR8Zovsz4bb0eynHoHfBqFUy3.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: 45% undefined%;"></figure>

A Quiet Day That Mattered

Legs, toes, feet and heels of newborn twins. Wrapped in a knitted white blanket. Studio macro photography of the legs of newborn twins, close-up white backgraund. Two newborns.

Community Baby Shower in Newport – Baby Basics Newport Families in Newport are invited to a special Community Baby Shower hosted by Baby Basics Newport, part of the Newport Multibank by Newport Support Network CIC. The event will take place on Wednesday 27th August 2025, from 11am to 1pm, at The Open Table &amp; Pantry, 92 Commercial Street, Newport, NP20 1LS.<figure id="figure-4x3kyf7ngmen7srr8"><img id="4x3kyf7ngmen7srr8" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/19X9cGoJND0EXtSYW1m16QkBoxgRBvllqkYg35UtnISXPVrSfporbxZOVdXmYUq0.jpg" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: 30% 5%;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="1:1" data-caption="" data-positionx="30%" data-positiony="5%" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/19X9cGoJND0EXtSYW1m16QkBoxgRBvllqkYg35UtnISXPVrSfporbxZOVdXmYUq0.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: 30% 5%;"></figure>This welcoming event is open to all mums, parents, and carers, offering a chance to connect with others and collect free baby essentials.&nbsp; What’s Available at the Community Baby Shower? Parents and carers attending will be able to collect:Nappies and wipes Clothing and blankets Prams and pushchairs (when available) Baby toiletries Our aim is simple: to give every child the happiest, healthiest start in life and to make sure no parent feels alone.<figure id="figure-li2fjc1z49men7vt3o"><img id="li2fjc1z49men7vt3o" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/19wRkkVDqPMl692DAep1Z9fCd5SuKYk2mMWfAL4TE3MJz4YCH31SSkAzDnKF3Cmn.jpg" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: 60% 45%;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="1:1" data-caption="" data-positionx="60%" data-positiony="45%" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/19wRkkVDqPMl692DAep1Z9fCd5SuKYk2mMWfAL4TE3MJz4YCH31SSkAzDnKF3Cmn.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: 60% 45%;"></figure>&nbsp; Free Sponge Ducks &amp; Baby Care Accessories Bags Thanks to a generous donation, Baby Basics Newport also has sponge ducks and baby care accessories bags available.These items are ideal for:Play and learning activities Nurseries, schools, and children’s centres Health visitors and family support workers Items are provided free of charge and must benefit children through play, learning, and family support. To arrange collection, please get in touch with Baby Basics Newport.<figure id="figure-2tu4za75335men8834b"><img id="2tu4za75335men8834b" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/32o0LYOhJnRwMUkWaPb4l3BaQBkwhMiMcLCkLoWrCHef2JF7KDbA8WCqxsiFvUyC.jpg" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="1:1" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/32o0LYOhJnRwMUkWaPb4l3BaQBkwhMiMcLCkLoWrCHef2JF7KDbA8WCqxsiFvUyC.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: center center;"></figure> Support Baby Basics Newport If you cannot attend but would like to help us continue supporting local families, you can donate here:SumUp: <a href="https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QD4SPA1E" data-mce-href="https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QD4SPA1E">https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QD4SPA1E</a> GoFundMe: <a href="https://gofund.me/44d2ac1c" data-mce-href="https://gofund.me/44d2ac1c">https://gofund.me/44d2ac1c</a> Every donation helps us provide nappies, clothing, toiletries, and other essential items to families in need across Newport.<figure id="figure-cbrv0ztdvhmen7yhrd"><img id="cbrv0ztdvhmen7yhrd" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/16kMXRFylV9teAPMwViuoxBWLCgbKbKzv2amWzLIJh9hHdMLoe8BBkLlVpmYxfsA.jpg" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: 50% 40%;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="1:1" data-caption="" data-positionx="50%" data-positiony="40%" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/16kMXRFylV9teAPMwViuoxBWLCgbKbKzv2amWzLIJh9hHdMLoe8BBkLlVpmYxfsA.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: 50% 40%;"></figure>&nbsp; About Baby Basics Newport &amp; Newport Multibank Baby Basics Newport is part of the Newport Multibank project by Newport Support Network CIC. Our mission is to ensure:No baby goes without essentials No parent feels left behind Every child has the chance to grow, play, and thrive Community means family – and together we can make a real difference.

Community Baby Shower in Newport – Baby Basics Newport

Multiracial group of volunteers packing groceries at community food bank.

🎉 THANK YOU, NEWPORT! 🙌We’re absolutely blown away by your kindness. Every donation, every gesture of support, and every kind word has helped us continue our mission. This isn’t just charity—it’s community in motion. <figure id="figure-p160x66y3mcjer092"><img id="p160x66y3mcjer092" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/2dbruCWRqQZMN5KqnuLRkDKUoWOs2WAkSe9vowvMbTVyNoScIYVCRgQ9CvUjcGR4.jpg" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/2dbruCWRqQZMN5KqnuLRkDKUoWOs2WAkSe9vowvMbTVyNoScIYVCRgQ9CvUjcGR4.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure> 💛 To Every Donor – THANK YOU. Your generosity is changing lives. Because of you, someone’s cupboard isn’t empty tonight. Because of you, families across Newport are finding food and dignity. <figure id="figure-e9qynpylmcjesk8j"><img id="e9qynpylmcjesk8j" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/3biL028hC0pyTZA4J1YCiJWu7IccFLdH7LIhzu5J2UMMAenVtnvRS8NXzRfXhR2w.jpg" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="1:1" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/3biL028hC0pyTZA4J1YCiJWu7IccFLdH7LIhzu5J2UMMAenVtnvRS8NXzRfXhR2w.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: center center;"></figure> 🛠️ To Our Funders – We See You. To Comic Relief, the Welsh Government, WCVA (CGGC), and every one of our incredible local partners: You’ve helped us build more than a project. You’ve helped us build a lifeline.Thanks to your support, The Open Table &amp; The Open Pantry continues to grow—not just in stock, but in spirit. 🍽️🛒 <figure id="figure-x6id4knlzmcjf115x"><img id="x6id4knlzmcjf115x" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/2lV4mc9bnwKn1hsE5JP2EsDCbdAQuBsTPZO7OpqJfCJgHNEM2STc6wCL6nFCf2px.jpg" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="1:1" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/2lV4mc9bnwKn1hsE5JP2EsDCbdAQuBsTPZO7OpqJfCJgHNEM2STc6wCL6nFCf2px.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: center center;"></figure> Because of YOU: ✅ Families can access culturally appropriate food ✅ Members can shop with dignity through our low-cost model ✅ Our pantry is stocked, supported and sustainableThis is what happens when a city comes together. One meal. One story. One act of compassion at a time. 💬🍲 <figure id="figure-cld7iw8ujmcjezoa2"><img id="cld7iw8ujmcjezoa2" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/15Jf6JCgXEmrwXKqTQYRc1lfKnpf9gc4TAiyAzmLcWUVMkE4k6jZJFv3cj2ohJsW.jpg" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/15Jf6JCgXEmrwXKqTQYRc1lfKnpf9gc4TAiyAzmLcWUVMkE4k6jZJFv3cj2ohJsW.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure> Want to Keep the Impact Going? 💳 Donate now via SumUp: 👉 https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/Q9N0TN3L📍 Visit us at: Community Connect Newport, 92 Commercial Street 📧 Get in touch: feednewport@gmail.com&nbsp; Let’s keep this momentum alive. 💥 Like. Comment. Share the love. Because when we act together, we feed more than just stomachs—we nourish hope.🕊️<figure id="figure-y3lpczoq4jgmcjez5vm"><img id="y3lpczoq4jgmcjez5vm" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/5JH1M0Rd1qrzsHjQ4tjhQ9yfpT0YqwDcHt2qg38VWSYiUgPe0IIO8NW3rh1H1xvw.jpg" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="1:1" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/5JH1M0Rd1qrzsHjQ4tjhQ9yfpT0YqwDcHt2qg38VWSYiUgPe0IIO8NW3rh1H1xvw.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: center center;"></figure>

Your Kindness. Their Dignity. Our Collective Impact.

Today wasn’t just another day. It was a powerful reminder of why we do what we do at Newport Multibank by Newport Support Network CIC.Thanks to the incredible support from Admiral Life, eight brilliant volunteers joined us across both our sites—proving once again that when purpose meets people, powerful things happen. <figure id="figure-fm2qbebptmcje3mc5"><img id="fm2qbebptmcje3mc5" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/1eIF24Z0joYGyrhrZENS323ksystb1b1RG11luQUsHSDY2WLMWvs55yoJx1D7YMb.jpg" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/1eIF24Z0joYGyrhrZENS323ksystb1b1RG11luQUsHSDY2WLMWvs55yoJx1D7YMb.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure> 🌱 At The Open Table &amp; Pantry (92 Commercial Street): Our shelves were restocked. Smiles were shared. And in a beautiful moment of creativity and connection, we hosted a flower and coffee workshop, bringing colour and comfort to the heart of our city. The arrangements made? Handed out with love as part of our Kindness Wins outreach, spreading joy and reminding others that generosity is always in season. <figure id="figure-p5u32xsh7mcje4371"><img id="p5u32xsh7mcje4371" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/1bmMIDBa6dt9o3bPfBCyOPkvCxQ49V8OSojaXaa9xaqccDFXwUMST79yFVhKrQYL.jpg" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: 50% 70%;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="50%" data-positiony="70%" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/1bmMIDBa6dt9o3bPfBCyOPkvCxQ49V8OSojaXaa9xaqccDFXwUMST79yFVhKrQYL.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: 50% 70%;"></figure> 🍽️ At Feed Newport Soup Kitchen (192 Commercial Road): We opened our doors wide and welcomed guests with dignity, warmth, and respect. Volunteers witnessed what real food justice looks like—not just meals, but moments of human connection, of being seen and served without judgement.<figure id="figure-eavlyfppbomcje6iy6"><img id="eavlyfppbomcje6iy6" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/22zBkOPvWfWh3PNKy13vJrfrsGwlkziqNoxgmcAQbgO0PzR5jjV5m93AaqMWLUjH.jpg" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/22zBkOPvWfWh3PNKy13vJrfrsGwlkziqNoxgmcAQbgO0PzR5jjV5m93AaqMWLUjH.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure> 🛍️ Across Both Sites: With support from Newport City Council, we topped up our food bank essentials. At Baby Basics Newport, our shelves filled with much-needed items for mums and little ones—thanks to the kindness of St Stephen’s Church and Admiral staff. Every bottle, every nappy, every donation matters. And today, it all came together. <figure id="figure-4fgzc1row1mcjeec40"><img id="4fgzc1row1mcjeec40" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/2bMmrd8cG4aQUwPm8ETVQFUoy8vbdPYROLA9BeDoYPfWBVpGti0cAmD8FlJqwUjr.jpg" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/2bMmrd8cG4aQUwPm8ETVQFUoy8vbdPYROLA9BeDoYPfWBVpGti0cAmD8FlJqwUjr.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure> 🎓 Looking Ahead: The day also marked the launch of our Volunteer &amp; Barista Training Programme—empowering individuals with practical skills and pathways to opportunity. Because we don’t just believe in helping people today—we’re invested in changing futures. <figure id="figure-b0yn397uhbmcjefn4k"><img id="b0yn397uhbmcjefn4k" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/307VvkEWxchVtwgkX0Ui99NvJwTbo8ubFapewHtWbexpouakf92iykoEflzGv9Jw.jpg" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/307VvkEWxchVtwgkX0Ui99NvJwTbo8ubFapewHtWbexpouakf92iykoEflzGv9Jw.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure> This isn’t charity.This is community-led action—tackling the root causes of food poverty, not just sticking on another plaster.Five years in. Still grassroots. Still humble. Not always seen, but always stepping up.Powered by partnerships. Built on compassion. And always led by purpose.<figure id="figure-ar6b98m2s5mcjeh4r5"><img id="ar6b98m2s5mcjeh4r5" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/2evTgTCs5tEqmFyNBAHKH133NYE0VeFJKtMJALAdhMnsj7acRCsAOZd78tiPJ1j0.jpg" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="1:1" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/2evTgTCs5tEqmFyNBAHKH133NYE0VeFJKtMJALAdhMnsj7acRCsAOZd78tiPJ1j0.jpg" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 1/1; object-position: center center;"></figure> Follow us. Share this. Be part of the movement.Because real change starts with why.🕊️

Why We Do What We Do: A Day of Impact at Newport Multibank

Newport Support Network

A community-led organisation based in Newport, South Wales, supporting individuals and families through food aid, baby essentials, warm hubs, and skills-based volunteering. Our projects include Feed Newport, The Open Table & Pantry, Baby Basics Newport, and Cwtch Chai.