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FESTIVE DELIVERY: (L-R): SSAFA Casework Co-ordinator Dave Higginson and John Bewsher<\/p>\nRAISING VITAL FUNDS: SSAFA South East Wales volunteers packing the hampers (L-R): Sarah Harding, Clare Woodward, Mike Wheeler (Branch Chair)<\/p>\n
SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, has delivered 40 Christmas hampers to veterans and beneficiaries across South East Wales this Christmas, helping bring festive cheer to members of the military community during what can be a challenging time of year for some.<\/p>\n
Now in its third year, the Christmas Hamper scheme has grown from a small initiative into a valued part of the branch\u2019s annual activity. <\/p>\n
This year, the branch invested around \u00a31,600 in hampers, each filled with traditional festive food items including Christmas puddings and mince pies.<\/p>\n
The hampers were distributed to veterans\u2019 hubs and individuals across Rhondda Cynon Taf, Gwent, Bridgend, Torfaen, Treforest, Pontypool and Abergavenny, with recipients identified through close working with local hubs and nominations from the Wales Regional Office, ensuring support reached those most in need.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
One beneficiary nominated by the Wales Regional Office, said: \u201cThank you to SSAFA for always being there when I\u2019ve needed support.<\/p>\n
\u201cOver the past two years, they\u2019ve been my rock and I can\u2019t fault the help I\u2019ve received.\u201d<\/p>\n
The scheme was coordinated by branch Chair Mike Wheeler and volunteer Kevin Griffiths, with support from SSAFA volunteers across the region. <\/p>\n
Hampers were packed at Raglan Barracks by Mike Wheeler, Clare Woodward, Sarah Harding and Kevin Griffiths.<\/p>\n
FESTIVE DELIVERY: (L-R): SSAFA Casework Co-ordinator Dave Higginson and John Bewsher<\/p>\n
Mike Wheeler, Chair of SSAFA South East Wales Branch , said: \u201cAt Christmas especially, it\u2019s important that veterans know they haven\u2019t been forgotten.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis initiative shows the power of volunteers working together to offer practical support and a bit of festive comfort to people across South East Wales. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re proud to be able to deliver this for our local Armed Forces community.\u201d<\/p>\n
Since the scheme began, the branch estimates it has delivered more than 70 hampers to veterans and families across the region.<\/p>\n
Alongside providing practical support, the initiative has helped strengthen relationships with local veterans\u2019 hubs and widen awareness of SSAFA\u2019s work in South East Wales.<\/p>\n
SSAFA volunteers have been helping the Armed Forces community – regulars and reserves, serving or retired, and their families since 1885.<\/p>\n To volunteer or fundraise for SSAFA, or to seek support, visit the SSAFA website <\/a>and search for \u201cSSAFA near me\u201d.<\/p>\n The festive season can be a lonely time for many but at SSAFA they want to show our Armed Forces community they never have to battle alone.<\/p>\n To show how valued they are we\u2019re encouraging communities, families, and individuals to leave a message of support and well wishes to our Armed Forces community this Christmas.<\/p>\n![\"TRUSTPILOT](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/trustpilot-web5.png\")
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