Colchester Foodbank Christmas Opening Hours Guide
Colchester Foodbank, a charitable organization dedicated to preventing hunger by providing emergency food parcels, has released its Christmas opening hours for its 11 locations across the area, including its main hub at Tollgate Retail Park. Whether you need support or want to lend a helping hand this holiday season, here’s a complete guide to their Christmas period hours.
Brightlingsea Foodbank
– Address: Brightlingsea Parish Hall, Victoria Place, Brightlingsea, CO7 0BP
– Normal Hours: Wednesdays
– Christmas Hours: 10am to 12.30pm on December 18, 23, 30, and January 8
Colchester Foodbank (Main Hub)
– Address: Unit 3, Tollgate Retail Park, Stanway, CO3 8RG
– Normal Hours: Mondays to Saturdays
– Christmas Hours: 10am to 2pm on December 23, 24, and 12pm to 2pm on December 27. Regular hours resume on January 3
Colchester Central Foodbank
– Address: Eld Lane Baptist Church, CO1 1LS
– Normal Hours: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays
– Christmas Hours: 11am to 1pm on December 17, 18, 20. Reopens on January 7
Greenstead Foodbank
– Address: Colchester Credit Union, The Centre, Hawthorn Avenue, CO4 3PX
– Normal Hours: Monday to Friday
– Christmas Hours: 10am to 12pm on December 16, 17, 20, 23, 24. Closed on December 30, 31, reopens on January 2
Highwoods, Monkwick, Myland, New Town, Rowhedge, Tiptree, and Wivenhoe Foodbanks
These foodbanks, located across Colchester, will also have special Christmas hours to accommodate those in need during the holiday season. From Highwoods to Tiptree, volunteers are ready to support their communities with essential supplies. Be sure to check the specific dates and times for each location to plan your visit accordingly.
How You Can Help This Holiday Season
As we gather with our loved ones to celebrate, let’s remember those who may be facing hardship and uncertainty. Donating non-perishable food items, volunteering your time, or simply spreading awareness about local foodbanks can make a significant impact on those in need. Let’s come together as a community to support each other during this festive season and beyond.
Let’s make this holiday season a time of giving, compassion, and solidarity for all members of our community. Together, we can make a difference and brighten someone’s day with a simple act of kindness.
