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16 Oct 23
Gateshead foodbank are now registered with easyfundraising
Just letting you know that Gateshead foodbank are now registered with easyfundraising, which means you can raise FREE donations for us every time you shop online. Over 7,000 brands will donate to us when you use easyfundraising to shop with them – at no extra cost to yourself! These donations really mount up and make […]
10 Oct 23
Many Thanks – Tescos Gateshead Trinity Square Collection
We want to say a big thank you to everyone involved in our supermarket collection @ Tesco Trinity Square Gateshead on 7th Oct. A total of 1,184.88 kg was donated. Massive thanks to everyone involved. We greatly appreciate everyone’s support and as always in greater need for food donations, we are giving out more emergency […]
31 Aug 23
Newsletter July – August 2023
Dear Supporter/s, we have the new edition of Gateshead Foodbanks Newsletter attached. Now available to read, digest and share with others. July & Aug 23 Newsletter Thanks to all who contributed. If you would like to feature or have anything to share for the next edition, then let us know. We are always […]
18 Jul 23
Thank you !
We had a great collection on Saturday 15th July, at Tescos Trinity Square Gateshead. A total of 1.294 kg of food was donated over the day, we want to thank everyone involved and we are grateful for the kind donations. On a daily basis we see how the cost of living is impacting on individuals […]
27 Jun 23
Gateshead Foodbank – May/June 2023 Newsletter
Here is our crammed packed May/ June newsletter. If you wish to share any news for our next edition, please do let us know by emailing [email protected] May & June 23 Newsletter
12 Jun 23
Help us ensure everyone can afford life’s essentials
Help us ensure everyone can afford life’s essentials Please take action now and in just a couple of minutes you can email your MP and ask for their support for the Essentials Guarantee. Together we can send a clear message to all MPs that the basic rate of Universal Credit must at least be enough […]
5 Jun 23
This week we send our heartfelt thanks to all our volunteers
This week we send our heartfelt thanks to all our volunteers making a difference across Gateshead to those facing hardship in the local community. Thank you for your resilience. Thank you for your compassion. Thank you for your dedication. Thank you for being a valued member of the team. Thank you for being there. You […]
24 May 23
Here’s unexpected things you can donate to our food bank.
When donating to the food bank, many of us may think of giving pasta or tinned food. 🥫 Though this food is appreciated, our food bank also needs some unexpected, but essential items. Here’s seven unexpected things you can donate . 1) Free from food including gluten free, dairy free food, Halal and alternative milk, […]
28 Apr 23
March – April News Letter – Callum Wilson visit and end of year stats.
Welcome to the March – April News Letter, with an update on Callum Wilsons visit to Gateshead Foodbank. Callum talks about his lived experience of accessing a foodbank when he was younger and gives a hand packing parcels. Read our News letter March & April 23 Newsletter Our end of year stats have been released, […]
18 Apr 23
Massive Thank You, to all involved with the Asda Metrocentre Gateshead collection.
We want to say a big thank you to everyone involved with the supermarket collection at Asda Metrocentre- 15th April. The kind donations collected on Saturday are needed more than ever. We have seen an large increase in the number of people accessing emergency food parcels and sadly a decrease in food donations, we need […]