THIS festive season, Gibraltar Nursing Home has been privileged to partner with the Monmouth and District Food bank 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.

Among those Britons who celebrate Christmas, nearly two-thirds are worried about how the the cost-of-living crisis will affect them or their friends and families, according to new research from Amnesty International UK and Savanta.

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 food bank. The response was overwhelming, with generous contributions quickly filling the collection basket.

The team has now delivered the donations to food bank 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.

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

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 food bank has seen increased demand following the Monmouthshire floods, which the home has also supported through additional donations.

Verity Walmsley, Home Manager at Gibraltar Nursing Home, said: “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.’