The holiday season can be a difficult time for some in the community. That’s why several local organizations have stepped up to provide meals, outreach services, and mental health support this Christmas.
- Gloucester Feed the Hungry: Free full English breakfast and treats available on Christmas day. Everyone welcome. 7:30am to 9am
Smiles Community Coffee Shop (24 The Oxebode, Gloucester, GL1 1SA). Check for updates here. - Gloucester City Mission: Providing support for people living on the streets. Learn more here.
- The Welcome Cafe Gloucester Elim Church is open on Christmas Day 10.30am – 12.00pm. Learn more here
- Gloucester Cathedral: Breakfast Club takeaway service. Over the Christmas period, the usual Thursday service will be replaced by Breakfast Club on Wednesday 24 December (Christmas Eve) and Wednesday 31 December (New Year’s Eve). The Breakfast Club usually takes place every week on Thursday and Saturday mornings, 8-9am at the Parliament Rooms of the Cathedral and is run by a dedicated volunteer team. All are welcome (aged 18+). Please note that only Assistance Dogs are permitted. Check more details here.
- The Cavern offers mental health support for adults 6-10pm 365 days a year including Christmas Day. 56 Westgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 2NF. Learn more here
The Samaritans are available 24/7 over Christmas Day, Boxing Day and the New Year on 116 123
If you’re finding things hard this festive season | Samaritans
