Christmas Opening

As you can imagine, the run-up to Christmas is an especially busy time for Gateshead Foodbank. After much hard work and dedication, our amazing staff and volunteers will be taking a well-earned break over the festive period.
Please take note of our Christmas closure dates and re-opening times for each of our centres:
Central Distribution Centre:
📍 Citizens Advice Gateshead
🕐 Last session: Tuesday 23rd December, 1:00–2:30 PM
🔓 Re-opening: Monday 5th January
Blaydon Distribution Centre
📍 Trinity Methodist Church, Lucy Street, Blaydon
🕐 Last session: Friday 19th December, 1:30–3:00 PM
🔓 Re-opening: Friday 9th January
Birtley Distribution Centre
📍 Birtley Methodist Church, Station Lane, Birtley
🕐 Last session: Wednesday 17th December, 10:30 AM–12:00 noon
🔓 Re-opening: Wednesday 7th January
Warehouse (Team Valley)
🕐 Last session: Monday 22nd December, 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon
🔓 Re-opening: Monday 5th January, 9:00 AM
Thank you for your continued support — and a very Merry Christmas from everyone at Gateshead Foodbank! 🎅✨

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