Food Bank Christmas opening times
The Christmas fortnight is a busy period for the Food Bank and there are some holiday days, of course. So, there are adjustments to the days we are open.
Tuesday December 22nd
Donations: Drop off from 9:00am
Client collections: 10:30 to 11:30
Close 11:30am (or shortly thereafter)
Friday December 25th
Closed
Friday client collections and deliveries will be done on the 22nd.
Tuesday December 29th
Donations: Drop off from 9:00am
Client collections: 10:30 to 11:30
Close 11:30am (or shortly thereafter)
Friday January 1st 2027
Closed
Friday client collections and deliveries will be done on the 29th
From January 4th 2027
Normal days/hours resume
We are pleased to be working again with Sidmouth College students, whose efforts last year provided many items, greatly supplementing the basics we normally provide to our clients.
Support from other organisations
The Sid Valley Food Bank is not the only organisation helping out at Christmas. Please contact them direct, not via the Sid Valley Food Bank.
Operation Rudolph
Operation Rudolph exists to help anyone who may find
the Christmas season difficult financially or socially.
They’re offering:
Christmas lunch in person or delivered to your home
Christmas presents to ensure no child goes without
Meal kits with ingredients for your Christmas meal
For more information and to apply, visit
operationrudolph.com or call 07894 810929
Click on the poster for their sign-up form.
Sidmouth Rotary
Sidmouth Rotary are offering hampers again this year. For more information, contact Mike Goodman at mggoodman9@aol.com
Community Christmas Lunch
There is a Community Christmas Lunch at Stowford Community Centre which is open to anyone who finds themselves alone on Christmas
Day. For more information, email
sidmouthcommunitychristmas@hotmail.com