CHRISTMAS will be brighter for many, following the success of last weekend's Grab a Grocery campaign in Wangaratta.

Volunteers from emergency relief service Loaves and Fishes - Christians Caring were stationed at Coles and Woolworths on Saturday to collect donations of groceries from the public, to be handed on to those in need in the lead-up to the festive season.

Despite the 35 degree heat, many people were out and about on the morning of the collection, and groceries valued at $7770 were donated, together with cash donations of more than $730 - again demonstrating the generosity of Wangaratta and district residents.

Loaves and Fishes - Christians Caring thanked all who contributed to the promotion, which will allow the service to be well-prepared to help those struggling in the pre-Christmas period.

"We were just thrilled," Loaves and Fishes - Christians Caring store supervisor David Price said.

"Wangaratta just blows me away with its generosity.

"What stood out for me was the fact that a number of people donated a full bag of groceries, which is so generous."

For anyone who wasn't able to donate on the weekend but would like to, Loaves and Fishes - Christians Caring will accept donations at the Anglicare Victoria office at 39 Ovens Street from Monday to Friday between 9.30am and 12.30pm.

For more information, phone 5723 7900.