WARM-hearted congregations have joined together to bring festive joy to families living on the bread line.

Members of Churches Together in Chepstow and District have filled and packaged hampers of food and presents to deliver to people in the communities of Chepstow, Caldicot, Rogiet, Undy and Magor.

Churches Together run a CAP Debt Centre in partnership with national charity Christians Against Poverty so it sees the real hardship that some people have to endure.

Centre manager, Isobel Mead said: “We know there is a serious, immediate need among some of the people in our care,”

“It’s really tough living on a low income and many of the people we are working with have a list of other difficulties besides such as ill health, joblessness or grief. “It is an absolute privilege to bring about a smile or two and lighten the load for them.

“Christmas is about God’s gift of Jesus to all of us. He set the tone of outrageous generosity right at the start so giving is a great way for us to celebrate this special time of year.”

The hampers have been filled with donations from the church and local businesses.

The hampers are just one way the church is planning to bring Christmas cheer to the community. Churches Together in Chepstow and District will be hosting a list of Christmas services. Details for each church is available online at www.chepstowchurchestogether.org.uk