News | Newcastle (Staffs) Foodbank

25 Jul 23

Hunger In The UK

The Trussell Trust have recently released a report detailing their latest and most in-depth study to date on hunger, revealing its causes, impacts and who is affected. We live in one of the wealthiest countries in the world, and yet one in seven people face hunger across the UK due to a lack of money. […]

27 Jun 23

To Our Volunteers

To our Volunteers….. It’s not right that anyone should need to use a foodbank, but together we make a difference as we work together towards a more just future where everyone can afford the essentials. As some of the 30,000 volunteers across the Trussell Trust network, we are sending our amazing volunteers a heartfelt thanks: […]

31 May 23

Our Financial Inclusion Project is going well….

After the second review meeting of the partnership with Citizens Advice, we learned that our funding from the Trussell Trust has been extended, guaranteeing the provision of support into a third year. This is great news for us, and more importantly for our clients! Since the project began in September 2022, we have been able […]

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 service launched for 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 […]

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