News | Gateshead Foodbank

4 Mar 26

More Than Food There are many myths about food banks, so here are the facts. In 2024/25, Gateshead Foodbank supported nearly 8,000 people with emergency food and support to help people move forward. We provide choice, dignity and nutritious food People access us through referrals during genuine crisis Many people only need support once We offer […]

30 Jan 26

A New Year of Gratitude, Reflection, and Hope

Dear Friends and Supporters, Welcome to our first newsletter of the year. January 2026 Edition As we step into a new year, this edition is a moment to pause, to reflect on where we have been, and to look ahead with hope and purpose. January can often feel long, wet, and dark, but we are already […]

15 Dec 25

Holiday Closure at Gateshead Foodbank

As you can imagine, the run-up to Christmas is an especially busy time for Gateshead Foodbank. After much hard work and dedication, our amazing staff and volunteers will be taking a well-earned break over the festive period. Please take note of our Christmas closure dates and re-opening times for each of our centres: Central Distribution […]

31 Oct 25

September–October Newsletter & End-of-Year Updates

Dear friends and supporters, We’re excited to share the September–October edition of our newsletter September & October 2025 Edition, packed with stories and updates from across our community! In this issue, you’ll find: Highlights from our Volunteer Celebration Event Community Thank you Prayer Christmas information and how you can get involved Updates on our campaigns and ongoing projects News […]

29 Oct 25

Christmas Opening

As you can imagine, the run-up to Christmas is an especially busy time for Gateshead Foodbank. After much hard work and dedication, our amazing staff and volunteers will be taking a well-earned break over the festive period. Please take note of our Christmas closure dates and re-opening times for each of our centres: Central Distribution […]

7 Oct 25

Christmas Hamper Appeal 2025

Yes we know when we are posting this that it’s only October. However, we need to plan ahead to ensure we have funds and stock to enable us to provide nearly 400 Christmas hampers to those people in the community who are struggling. Please see the attached flyer below if you would like to support […]

2 Oct 25

✨ What an incredible evening! ✨

Volunteer Thank You Event ✨ What an incredible evening! ✨ We’re beyond grateful to everyone who came together to make this event such a success. The energy, the connections, and the shared moments truly made it unforgettable. A huge thank you to everyone who participated,donated, and celebrated with us. Here’s to many more! 🎉💫

2 Sep 25

July and August Newsletter 2025

To all our supporters, see our newsletter for July and August 2025, a great resource for updates and information related to Gateshead Foodbank. What’s inside: July & August 2025 Edition (1) Breaking barriers to poverty – the essential work of our Financial Inclusion Team- partnered with Citizens Advice Gateshead Harvest shout out Local donation points […]

20 Aug 25

We will be closed on Monday 25th Aug – due to the Bank Holiday.

We will resume normal opening hours on Tuesday 26th August If you are in need of emergency support contact: Adult Social Care : 0191 4337033 Children Social Care: 0191 4770844 National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 08082000247 Samaritans: 116123 Gateshead Council: 0191 4337112

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