We provide food and welfare support across Newcastle for people in need.
Our aim is to tackle food insecurity and poverty. Our work began in the West End of Newcastle in 2013 to assist people in the surrounding communities struggling to afford food.
Since those early days we have seen more people seek assistance, and in response the Foodbank has established a network food distribution centres throughout the city. In response to an increase in demand, our services have expanded, we now provide welfare assistance through our Pathways welfare programmes. We have also recently opened a network of Community Pantries within the City to provide low income households with affordable shopping.
All of our work is made possible by a dedicated team of staff and volunteers who work in collaboration with our community partners, donors and stakeholders to make a meaningful difference to peoples’ lives.
Donation Wishlist
- Milk (Long Life)
- Fruit Juices
- Cereals
- Pasta/Curry Sauces
- Tinned Tomatoes
- Tinned Vegetables
- Soup
- Rice Pudding
- Custard
- Tea Bags/Instant Coffee
Tonnes of food used to fill parcels*
Food parcels issued*
%
Newcastle children living in poverty*
*1st April 2023 – 31st March 2024
Our Charity
Our mission is to help people in Newcastle experiencing food poverty, by providing food parcels and food services as well as offering them care and support. Our aim is to enable people to live life with a full diet and free from hunger. Our services are delivered in collaboration with other agencies and stakeholders.
Providing a network of Community Pantries in socially disadvantaged neighborhoods across the City, the pantry is a membership based co-operative model and provides household groceries to customers at affordable prices.
Food Newcastle is an independent network of individuals and food related organisations leading change for a healthier food culture in Newcastle upon Tyne. Food Newcastle is hosted by Newcastle Foodbank.
The NUFC Fans Foodbank is a collective of volunteers and football fans who raise funds for our Charity at Newcastle United home games. The Fans Foodbank is part of a wider, national Fans Supporting Foodbank Network.
Get Help
If you need help from our Foodbank, follow these few simple steps.
Give Help
A gift of financial support, time, partnership and food can make a real difference to the lives of people across our City. Big or small, every donation helps to transform lives.
Work With Us
The important work we do is made possible by help from people like you. Whether you’re an individual who would like to volunteer, a business who would like to make donations or volunteer time, or an organisation with aims similar to ours.
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Our work is made possible by the support of donors, businesses, organisations and individuals.
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!
The Foodbank Centre
OPENING TIMES
Tue: 10:00 – 13:00
Wed: 10:00 – 13:00
ADDRESS
The Food Bank Centre
Benwell Lane
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE15 6NG
Church of the Venerable Bede
OPENING TIMES
Mon: 10:00 – 11:30
Thur: 10:00 – 13:00
ADDRESS
Benwell Grove
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 8AQ
Lemington Methodist Church
OPENING TIMES
Tue: 9:30 – 11:30
Thurs: 17:00 – 18:30
ADDRESS
1 Algernon Road
Lemington
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE15 8DT
Heaton Baptist Church
OPENING TIMES
Wed: 14:00 – 15:30
ADDRESS
Heaton Baptist Church
Heaton Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE6 5HN
Galafield Centre
OPENING TIMES
Mon: 9:00 – 12:00
Wed: 9:00 – 12:00
ADDRESS
Community Family Hub Central
Newbiggin Lane
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE5 1LZ
St Silas C of E Church
OPENING TIMES
Thur: 14:00 – 15:30
ADDRESS
Clifford Street
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE6 1PG