OLDHAM Foodbank has released it's opening times over the festive season.

The foodbank, located in the former Three Crowns pub, in Manchester Street, will be open on Christmas Eve, 11am to 1pm; December 27, 11am to 1.50pm; December 28, 11am to 3.50pm and New Year's Eve, 11am to 1pm.

They will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.

Normal opening hours will resume on January 2.

Last year they handed out 7,435 emergency three-day food supplies to people in crisis in the borough and there's always a peak in demand for their services around Christmas.

Find out more about how to get help, or help them, at www.oldham.foodbank.org.uk.