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12 Jun 23
Help us ensure everyone can afford life’s essentials
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.