BUDE Foodbank are appealing for donations to distribute to local families over the festive season.

They have provided a list of items that they would appreciate, including mince pies, apple pies, hot chocolate, Christmas puddings, Christmas cake, shortbread biscuits, boxes of biscuits, children’s selection chocolate packs, boxes of chocolates, large bars of chocolate, Christmas crackers, jams and pickles, chocolate spread, tinned ham and salmon, snacks and nibbles (crisps, peanuts, popcorn), trifle mix (sponge, jelly, etc), serviettes, evaporated milk, gravy granules, and anything you see on the shelf that you think might be nice for a family this Christmas, which will still be in date by Christmas Day.

The foodbank have also said donations of presents would be gratefully accepted too, including stocking fillers, toys and teddies, or anything else that you think might make a nice gift for children.

The foodbank held a Christmas collection at the recent Bude Christmas Fayre, which was held across both the Parkhouse Centre and The Castle on Sunday, December 2, from 11am to 4pm.

Bude Foodbank is situated at Oceans Community Centre in Bude, and is open from 9am until 1pm.