A CHARITY will be handing out free food across Wrexham this Christmas Eve.

Given to Shine, which aims to offer practical support for those struggling financially while reducing waste, is visiting a whopping 23 locations in the county borough, and one in Flintshire.

All the food handed out comes completely free of charge, and all Given to Shine asks is for people to not arrive earlier than the allotted times and to bring their own bags.

Last year the group provided food to more than 1,500 people and hope to do the same this year.

The food available will be predominantly potatoes, seasonal vegetables and bread, but there may be fruit, too.

In November, the Leader reported that the annual Given to Shine appeal had begun - and the people of Wrexham have not disappointed.

A spokesman for the charity said: "The aim of the game this year is to feed bellies not bins. We’ve got multiple stores on board, including Aldi, Lidl, Bookers, Asda and the Co-Op.

"We have over 100, C&M Transport, Edwards Dairies and J Wilson Contractors LTD are all sending vans and drivers, C&M Transport are also providing a refrigerated unit to store temperature controlled food whilst we collect from all stores and Edwards Dairies are donating huge amounts of milk and cream.

"Martin Rees Jewellers gave us a donation of £100 towards Christmas Eve too. We’ve been absolutely overwhelmed with the generosity of residents and local businesses.

"Wrexham really is home to the most incredible people."

Christmas Eve collection points are as follows:

  • Acrefair - Hampden Arms pub, LL14 3UG - 6pm
  • Bersham - Black Lion, LL14 4HN - 6pm
  • Bradley Village Hall, LL11 4BH - 6pm
  • Brymbo - Read Construction portakabins (opposite enterprise centre), LL11 5BT - 6.15pm
  • Caia Park Partnership - The Hub, LL13 8TH - 6pm
  • Chirk Tavern, LL14 5ET - 6pm
  • Coedpoeth - St Tydfils, LL11 3UE - 6pm
  • Garden Village/Acton - 27 Wats Dyke Way, Garden Village, LL11 2TG in the garage, access through the garden and to the left of the house - 6pm
  • Gresford/Marford - 5 Eyton Grange, Hillock Lane, LL12 8YN - this is a residential address - 6pm
  • Gwersyllt Club, LL11 4AF - 6pm
  • Hightown - Riverside Auto Centre, LL13 8ED - 6pm
  • Johnstown - St Mary’s Church, LL14 1NL - 6pm
  • Leeswood Community Centre, CH7 4SB - 6.30pm
  • Llay - Church of the Nazarene, LL12 0SG - 6pm
  • Penycae - Church of the Nazarene (side room), LL14 2PN - 6-8pm
  • Rhosddu - St James Church Hall, LL11 2NW - 6:15pm
  • Rhosddu - DAYTIME - Constituency Office, LL11 2NS - 1-3.30pm
  • Rhosllanerchrugog - Pant Community Centre, LL14 2EU - 6pm
  • Rhosnesni - St John’s Church Hall, LL12 7YF - 6pm
  • Rhostyllen Parish Hall, LL14 4AR - 6pm
  • Rhosymedre - St Johns Church, LL14 3EA - 6pm
  • Ruabon Village Hall, LL14 6AD - 6pm
  • Southsea - Allsaints Church, LL11 5PG - 6pm
  • Wrexham Town Centre - Central Station, LL11 1SN - back entrance - 6pm