Our Foodbank opened in March 2013 providing emergency food parcels to people in the West of Newcastle, since then demand for our services has grown and we now operate seven distribution hubs across the City region.
Since opening, we’ve seen a continued rise in demand for our services, and in 2023-2024 we issued over 25,500 food parcels to people in need across the City.
More than just a Foodbank…
In addition to providing nutritionally balanced food parcels, we aim to identify and address issues driving people into food poverty. In 2020, we set up our Welfare programme, Pathways Out of Hunger, which operates sessions throughout the City.
With a specialist team of welfare and benefits advisors, we aim to help people embark on positive change journeys out of poverty. A dedicated team of volunteers supports our Pathways project.
Latest News
Christmas Opening Hours 2025
Christmas Opening Hours This festive season, we are open Monday and Tuesday 22nd and 23rd December, and the following Monday and Tuesday 29th and...
Thank You To Our Great North Runners!
The Foodbank is proud every year to be involved in the iconic event that is the Great North Run - the world's largest such race, with around...
August Bank Holiday Closure
Please note that the Foodbank Centre and all Foodbank sessions will be closed on Monday, 25th August, due to the August Bank Holiday. Normal open...
Scam messages pretending to be from the DWP about “Winter Heating Allowance”
We are hearing more about scam messages. These messages pretend to be from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). They ask people to apply...
NUFC Fans Foodbank Volunteer Charity Single – Kittiwakes:
Davy Craig, a dedicated NUFC Fans Foodbank volunteer, is releasing a new single titled "Kittiwakes" to support Newcastle Foodbank. Inspired by...
Foodbank collections at Sam Fender’s St James’ Park shows
In June, our Foodbank will be at Strawberry Place for collections before each of the Sam Fender shows at St James’ Park. Sam, a long-time...
Community Garden Receives Boost
In 2024, our Community Garden at the Foodbank Centre won the prestigious B&Q Community Garden of the Year Award! This accolade honours...
Newcastle Foodbank has busiest 12 month period on record
Newcastle Foodbank are an anti-poverty Charity who provide emergency food and welfare support for people and households who are experiencing...
Newcastle Foodbank prepares for hard winter
Newcastle Foodbank provides emergency food and welfare support for people and households who are experiencing financial hardship. This can be...
Supported by the Trussell Trust
We are part of a nationwide network of foodbanks, supported by The Trussell Trust, working to combat poverty and hunger across the UK. To learn more about the Trussell Trust, click here.
DONATE
Our Foodbank relies on financial donations and grants to support our services. You can make a donation or set up a regular payment via fundraising platform, enthuse. Please complete a Gift Aid form, and our Foodbank will receive an extra 25p for every £1 you give at no extra cost to you!
