Operation Rudolph celebrated a very successful Christmas 60 volunteers across both Seaton & Honiton held two community meals on Christmas Day.

Overall, more than 500 gifts were gifted to 150 families from Santa. More than 230 meal boxes, with fresh ingredients for the big meal. Then the two community meals, where over 220 people either came into share a meal, or had a hot meal delivered on Christmas Day.

In the lead-up to Christmas, Sharon Thorne, organiser collected more than four trolleys worth of stock from Tesco Honiton for their community Christmas meal.

Organiser Sharon Thorne said on Facebook: "Honiton you really are generous souls. You are all on the ‘nice list.' Over 4 trolleys of the big five veg donated and generous heavy buckets. You’re amazing - which has made me cry today ….. hearing your support and kind words. Thank you Jo and team from Combe Farm Shop for storage. 

"Big companies , amazing local shops - working together to make sure our communities know they are not forgotten."

The Operation Rudolph team also took delivery of food boxes and gifts requested.

On Christmas Day, two community meals were held, thanks to support by Carly and James from Pebbles Coffee Shop in Seaton, and the CUB in Honiton. The team supplied a box of ingredients for you to cook yourself at home, supplied and sponsored by Combe Farm Shop & Estate. 

Operation Rudolph was supported this year by MKM Honiton, Deer Park, The Pig, Combe farm shop, Honiton WI, Aegean Honiton, South West Water, Axe Valley Show, Honiton Town Council, Seaton Town Council, Cranbrook Town Council, Tesco - Seaton and Honiton, Honiton & Seaton Lions and Otter valley Rotary.

Operation Rudolph Honiton, now in its 4th year, is here to help ensure nobody is struggling at Christmas. They want to help relieve the pressure on individuals and families who may find the Christmas season difficult financially or socially. The help provided by Operation Rudolph is open to anyone who feels they need it.

Operation Rudolph also launched a charity calendar day at MKM Honiton in November. This helped to fund this year's community project.