News
26 Apr 23
End Of Year Stats 2023
Thank you so much for all your support over the last year. We really appreciate everything you continue to do so we can ensure make the greatest possible difference to people experiencing hardship in Newcastle-under-Lyme. On Wednesday 26 April, the Trussell Trust released their End of Year stats. They include shocking new figures which reveal […]
17 Nov 22
Reverse Advent
Can you help someone this winter? For 24 days, please donate an item a day that will go towards somebody’s food parcel. Your donations will help those in need and will make such a drastic change to their lives. If you are struggling to find items to donate, check out our website (newcastlestaffs.foodbank.org.uk/give-help/donate-food/) to see […]
21 Apr 22
We are recruiting: Warehouse Coordinator
Do you want to help us to change lives? Newcastle-Staffs Foodbank, as part of the Trussell Trust network, is passionate about helping people in crisis. Are you? We are looking for a part-time dedicated Warehouse Coordinator who has the enthusiasm, drive and determination to help us to make a difference for our local community. The […]
27 Dec 20
Christmas and New Year Opening Times
Please be aware that our warehouse at the Aspire depot in Brick Kiln Lane, Chesterton, will be closed until Monday January 4. All centres are open as usual other than Kidsgrove which is closed on Christmas Day. The Kidsgrove centre, at St Thomas’s Church, will be open on Friday, January 1. For a full list […]
21 Sep 20
New money advice service for foodbank clients
MONEY advice and guidance on how to deal with issues such as bad debt will be available to foodbank users thanks to a new partnership. The Money Matters team, part of faith-based organisation Saltbox, has secured funding to provide consultations for clients, helping them to keep on top of their budgets. The grant from the […]
11 Sep 20
We are recruiting: Project Lead
Responsible to: The trustees of Newcastle-Staffs foodbank Salary: £10.00 per hour, £7,800 per annum Full-time / part-time: Part time – 15 hours per week. Temporary / permanent: Permanent contract for a 12 month period, with potential to extend. Closing date for applications: October 7th 2020 Interviews date: October 20th 2020 Likely start date: January 1st […]
26 May 20
Spencer gives foodbank a fireman’s lift
FIREFIGHTER Spencer Smith completed the hefty challenge of running a half marathon around the borough and carrying out a 100-metre casualty drag – all in his full emergency kit. His efforts were all the more impressive as Spencer, a retained firefighter based at Newcastle station, had just come off a very busy shift. With his […]
5 May 20
Spencer goes the extra miles for foodbank
RUNNER Spencer Smith is doing his bit for Newcastle-Staffs Foodbank during lockdown – dressed in full firefighter kit. The retained firefighter had hoped to complete a series of half marathons this year but the coronavirus outbreak means many sport and fundraising events have been cancelled. However Spencer, a seasoned runner and charity champion, is keen […]
4 May 20
Coronavirus: Working to keep our centres open
Newcastle-Staffs Foodbank is helping to feed hundreds of people by keeping its six centres open throughout the lockdown. While a significant proportion of volunteers are self-isolating, the foodbank has brought in a pre-packed food parcel system to ensure it can continue to open across Newcastle brorough and meet the needs of the community. Newcastle-Staffs Foodbank […]
1 Apr 20
Coronavirus: How do I get a food voucher?
TO get help from our foodbank you will need to be referred with a voucher. Newcastle-Staffs Foodbank works with different frontline organisations such as advice charities, housing associations and wellbeing professionals which issue these vouchers. This allows us to gather basic information so we can prepare a suitable emergency package. Once you have a voucher, […]