RESIDENTS facing crisis will be given extra support in the new year following a generous donation.

Newquay Foodbank will be open two extra days a week in January, February, March and April after receiving funds raised at the Cornwall Christmas Fair, which took place at the Eden Project in November.

The festive market with doing-good difference, raised £68,000 for charities across Cornwall.

The funds will also support the Cornwall Community Foundation Surviving Winter Fund which helps some of the county’s most vulnerable residents stay warm as well as helping to extend Newquay Foodbank’s opening hours from three to five days week.

Other charities and community groups to benefit from the fair include WILD Young Parents Project, St Petrocs, The Women’s Centre Cornwall, Young & Talented Cornwall and WithYou drug and alcohol support.

The vital funds will be distributed through Cornwall Community Foundation and were raised through generous sponsorship, ticket sales and a percentage of takings from stallholders.

The annual event is organised entirely by volunteers. Committee co-chair, Kate Holborow, said: “This year’s Cornwall Christmas Fair was a wonderfully sparkly event with over 60 market stalls, food and drink, and festivities.

“Thank you to everyone who came, shopped and helped make such a difference to communities across Cornwall.

“Winter is an especially difficult time so this money will make a direct and instant impact on people’s lives. It wouldn’t have been possible without the ongoing support of our wonderful sponsors, stallholders, Fair visitors and the Eden Project.”

The 2024 Cornwall Christmas Fair was supported by: Lillicrap Chilcott, Wildanet, Rodda’s, Evelyn Partners, The Cornwall Bakery, Eden Project, Trevornick Holiday Park, Porthilly Spirit, Seasalt Cornwall, Baker Tom’s Bread, Stacks Property Search, Coodes Solicitors, Impress51, St Austell Printing Company, Jarrang, Truro High School, St Austell Brewery, The Old Ship Hotel and Wild Card.