But some people cannot afford to cook a traditional festive feast.
That is why these five food banks are collecting items to ensure that no-one wakes up to empty cupboards on the big day.
Here is a list of local food hubs and the items they require this week:
Here is a list of local food hubs and the items they require this week:
5. Community Grocery Burnley
Community Grocery Burnley at Valley Street Community Centre is collecting Christmas selection boxes for children in need. The chocolates will be handed out at a Santa's Grotto on Friday from 10am to 2pm. They also need tinned soups, tinned meats and tinned meals, such as meatballs, chicken curry etc, as well as tea, coffee, sugar and long-life milk. To make a donation, contact 01282 901511 or [email protected] The hub is also running its Big Christmas Foodraiser – a fundraising campaign to help keep its shelves stocked and doors open throughout the year. Each plate is £5, and the hub is hoping to reach 100,000 plates. To make a donation, head to message.org.uk/donate-a-plate. Photo: Submit