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We will be closed on Monday 19th September

The Distribution Centre and Warehouse will be closed on Monday 19th September. This will be a National Day of Mourning and a public holiday. In respect for HRH Queen Elizabeth. We will re-open as usual on Tuesday 20th September. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone and the Royal Family

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New Volunteering Role – Distribution Stock Assistant at Gateshead 

We have a new opportunity for volunteering here at Gateshead Foodbank – Distribution. If you wish to apply or view the details please click onto the link below https://volunteer.trusselltrust.org/opportunities/37197-distribution-stock-assistant-distribution-stock-assistant-gateshead-2022-09-08 If you would like to have a chat about the above, please give us a call on 07496 840 720 or email: [email protected]  

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Aug Newsletter

Here we go with August 22 Newsletter

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Volunteer Vacancies

We currently have the following volunteering opportunities available. Warehouse Assistant Foodbank Centre Helper –  Gateshead Distribution Foodbank Centre Helper –  Blaydon Distribution To apply click on the following links – the full details are listed about the role and hours. Blaydon  https://volunteer.trusselltrust.org/opportunities/36591-food-bank-centre-helper-gateshead-foodbank-blaydon-distribution-2022-08-23 Gateshead  https://volunteer.trusselltrust.org/opportunities/30828-food-bank-centre-helper-at-our-central-distribution-centre-at-gateshead-2022-04-19 Warehouse  https://volunteer.trusselltrust.org/opportunities/31305-warehouse-assistant-warehouse-assistant-and-driver-2022-04-27

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Julys News Letter and Figures

We have Julys News Letter and Figures. July 22 Newsletter No. Fed Poster July Please feel free to share with others. With thanks Gateahsed Foodbank

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Brighten The Day – Free Family activities and food Summer 2022

Brighten The Day provide free activities for children and families during the school holidays, thanks to Government Funding from the Department for Education’s Holiday Activities and Food Programme. Hundreds of children have joined Brighten the Day programme during the Easter and summer holidays. The programme provides healthy food and fun activities for school aged children […]

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Tesco Collection – Thank you

We just want to shout out a massive ‘Thank You’ to Tesco’s Trinity Square in Gateshead, our volunteers and the local community, who supported our 2 day collection. We talked to lots of people and received generous donations. The total collected in food was 1,899.68 kg or 176 trays of food. Wow… absolutely amazing. We […]

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News Letter June 22

News Letter June 2022 June 22 Newsletter

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Thank you to ALL our volunteers

We want to celebrate volunteers week from the 1st – 7th June 2022, we couldn’t do what we do without you. We want to say a ‘BIG THANK YOU’ for all your ongoing support. Volunteer  Noun /ˌvɒl.ənˈtɪər/ A special person who lends a helping hand, a listening ear, offers care and support to those in […]

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Newsletter May 2022

Please see our May 2022 Newsletter . May 22 Newsletter

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