The Port of Blyth is once again supporting the community this festive season, launching its 2024 Christmas appeal to support Blyth Foodbank and Operation Elf. By uniting staff, tenants, and local businesses, the Port aims to provide much-needed assistance to families and individuals in Blyth.
With many hundreds of people working across over 50 companies around the Blyth Estuary, the Port is mobilising the workforce to create a wave of generosity this Christmas, addressing not only the need to support the local foodbank but also bringing joy to children through gift-giving.
Blyth Foodbank continues to face increasing demand for its services. Since its inception in 2015, the organisation has seen a sharp rise in the number of people seeking help. In its first year, the foodbank supported 861 adults and 202 children. In 2024, it had already assisted 2,439 adults and 1060 children by October.
Port employees will also volunteer their time at the foodbank this December, helping to organise donations and pack food parcels to ensure they reach those in need.
In addition to supporting Blyth Foodbank, the Port is collaborating with Operation Elf, a local initiative collecting gifts for children in need across Blyth. The project aims to ensure that every child in the community experiences the magic of Christmas. The Port will serve as a hub for gift donations, encouraging businesses and individuals to contribute gifts to be sorted and matched by Operation Elf.
How You Can Help
You can make a difference by:
- Donating to Blyth Foodbank through the Port’s JustGiving page before 16th December: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/portofblyth?utm_term=EQZm5pbeW
- Contributing to Operation Elf by dropping off new, unwrapped gifts suitable for children from birth to 16 years at Commissioners House, Wensleydale Terrace, Blyth NE24 3DY between the hours of 9am-5pm before 16th December.
