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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 […]
3 Mar 23
Jan & Feb 2023 Newsletter
People from all walks of life are struggling to afford the basic essentials and the need for our food bank rises. Without the support of our local community and volunteers, we could not do what we do without them. Thank you ! As we approach Lent and Easter, we are putting a shout out for […]
19 Jan 23
Volunteering Opportunities
Happy New Year We have four current volunteering opportunities open with us here at Gateshead Foodbank. To find our more and apply , please follow the link and in the search type Gateshead. https://volunteer.trusselltrust.org/opportunities/results?#display=grid&s=distance&o=asc&page=1&public_search=true&search=Gateshead&lat&lon&geojson=93&limit=14&include=image We are always needing your support. We are especially looking for a Van Driver on a Tuesday Evening, full details can […]
19 Dec 22
Decembers News Letter
Here is the last News Letter of 2022, we want to thank everyone for their support over the last year, its has been a busy one. Sending wellness and best wishes to all for 2023. December 22 Newsletter From Gateshead Foodbank.
8 Dec 22
Final summary of our recent 3 day winter collection at Tesco Trinity Gateshead
A massive thank you to everyone who donated and gave up their time to help and support us during the collection. 3882 kg collected 4853 meals 345 trays As well as the kind monetary donations we received.
7 Dec 22
Yoga By Candle Light Event
Yoga By Candle Light -Soulful session of restorative yoga and yoga nidra. 19th Dec: 6pm – 7:30pm @ St Albans Centre, Windy Nook , Garvey Villas. NE10 9SU. Minimum donation£7.50, to support Gateshead Foodbank and Brysons Animal Shelter.
25 Nov 22
Novembers Newsletter
Please see our November Newletter- share on your media, print off and share with others. November 2022 Newsletter Many thanks
25 Nov 22
Christmas Opening times for Gateshead Foodbanks
Christmas Opening times for Gateshead Foodbanks: Central Gateshead: Closed from the 26th Dec and re-open 3rd Jan. 1:00pm – 2:30pm Birtley: Closed 28th Dec and re-open 4th Jan. 10:30 am – 12 noon Blaydon: Closed 30th Dec and re-open 6th Jan. 1:30pm – 3pm
23 Nov 22
Gateshead Foodbank are looking for people to shape what we do. Could you help?
We’re looking for people who have experience of using the foodbank to join our new steering group. Please see attached flyer for further details Website Lived Experience Steering Group
15 Nov 22
Mid-year stats
We would like to share that between April and September of 2022 , we helped feed 4,280 people (inc. 1,490 Children ) across Gateshead. From the same period in 2021, the number was 2,522 people . We have sadly seen an increase of nearly 70% in the last 12 months. We are spending more on […]