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A CHURCH in Newtown has delivered hundreds of Sunday lunches for vulnerable people and families across the town throughout the coronavirus crisis. All Saints Church in Commercial Street has been serving 80 hot meals every Sunday since the first lockdown in March. The weekly delivery, in association with Newtown Network, is for families and individuals who refer themselves or are referred by the town’s foodbank, district nurses or the mental health team. To support it through the ongoing coronavirus lockdown, Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn Town Council has granted £2,000 to the church through its community grant fund. The vicar of All Saints, Canon Revd Nia Wyn Morris said: “Thank you sincerely to our Mayor David Selby and all Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn Town Council members for the generous cheque we received this month towards the Sunday lunches.
Newtown residents who are finding the current lockdown difficult and need extra help are being urged to call a helpline run by local volunteers. The Newtown Network is asking people to phone 0333 996 1124 if they need support with essential needs such as finances, shopping and prescription collections. Callers will be put through to volunteer agencies who are able to offer a variety of help from the Town Council, PAVO Community Connectors, Ponthafren Association, Citizens Advice Powys, Powys County Council Children s Services, the Salvation Army and All Saints Church. Newtown Mayor Councillor David Selby said: “With the weather bad, schools closed and the lockdown restrictions in force many more people will be staying at home.