News
18 May 20
Massive Increase In Demand
During April we delivered 17 tonnes of food to local people in crisis, across Gateshead. In a “typical” month this figure would be more like 7 tonnes of food. We helped 1200 people in April, double the number we would expect to usually help. As well as demand increasing like never before due to the […]
11 May 20
Gateshead RFC Bank Holiday Challenge ???
Over the May Bank Holiday weekend, players and club members from Gateshead RFC came together to raise over £4000.00 for Gateshead Foodbank. They ran and cycled (virtually) from their rugby club to Twickenham and back, then to Murrayfield and back, to the Millenium Stadium and back, to the Aviva Stadium and back and finally to […]
25 Apr 20
A round of applause for our volunteers
Over then last four weeks demand for our service has increased like never before. Traditionally our warehouse was only open on a Monday & Tuesday afternoon and then again on a Tuesday evening but during the last month things have had to change as we help respond to the current crisis. Our warehouse has been […]
10 Apr 20
Shout Outs & Thank Yous
In the last couple of weeks we’ve been overwhelmed by offers of support, food donations and financial support. Here are just a few of those who’ve helped us: Artist Food Bank Network / Asda (Metrocentre) / B&M Bargains / Bestway Cash & Carry / Buzz Bingo / Bankuet / The Co-op / Citizens Advice Gateshead […]
10 Apr 20
Thank You Message
Over the last few weeks we have been overwhelmed with messages of support, much needed donations and offers of help. Thank you to everyone out there thinking of us and helping us to support people in crisis across Gateshead. ???
23 Mar 20
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Gateshead Foodbank remains open but there are changes during this emergency. You still need to be assessed for a Foodbank voucher. Please note: All our distribution centres are currently closed but we continue to provide emergency food to our referral agencies and are also working in partnership with Gateshead Council. If you can’t afford food, […]
