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To give food hampers to families and single people who are having financial hardship or experiencing poverty and give information of any other organisations that can be of support to them. To open homeless drop in to feed, cloth and shelter homeless people and show them compassion. To support women who were victims of dosmetic violence and could not remain in the home and are being sheltered. Our project operate from 94 Blandford street, NE1 3BT. Newcastle. On a daily basis we see Seniors, single mothers, low-income workers, people on social assistance, and immigrants walk into our church food bank for assistance and food support which we have been giving them.. We provide free training and skills acquisitions empowerment seminar that will enable participants who are jobless to get back to work. We don't collect food from any other retailer. We don't involve the press in our activities because it comes at additional cost.

We serve the church, community and in extension the communities around the church too. As an organisation we operate in all categories of need but focus on feeding the needy in our community and giving those who need clothing and essentials to live. Those are two of the areas we operate in. Everybody in society benefits, be it the young or old. Focusing on those in need and focusing on those in our communities that needs the help the most. The RCCA operates majorly from Restoration House, Norham Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne, North Shields NE29 7TN. Food supplies once collected are arranged and displayed in the dining hall at various times during the week, especially on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays for members and non-members to select from free of charge. Where individuals or family are unable to collect products, due to caring responsibilities or access to transportation, we operate a volunteering community group who pick up items and drop these at the doorstep of the family/individual free of charge. There are designated members of the charity whose responsibility is to constantly liaise with the wider members of the charity community to identify their needs. The community then regularly feeds back their needs to these persons. By the middle of the week, all information received is then collated and analysed. Users who have confirmed their specific needs are first prioritised, after which the rest of the supplies are declared open for the rest of the members who may not have previously indicated any specific needs. Various times during the week, notifications are sent to all registered members of the community as soon as food supplies from neighbourly are available to be picked up. This notification is sent via text messages and sometimes (especially during Christmas) broadcasted through WhatsApp where there is need for prompt pick up before public holiday and closure of the pick-up venue. The RCCA also operates a community centre which opens twice a month for users in need of clothing, shoes, bags, household appliances, books, diapers, toiletries, etc. The items at the centre are donated by members and non-members and are made available to anyone in need of these for free. The RCCA Health Clinic operates once a month from where UK licensed medical professionals provide free health checkups, and consultations for interested service users. Where concerns are raised from the check-up i.e. high blood pressure or high glucose levels, recommendations such as getting appointment with the GP Our needs are as below: -Food support -Clothing and Shoes -Household items to support those struggling to afford the basics Below are some of the other activities we do to help and support the communities: - General charitable purposes - Religious activities - Children/young people - Elderly/old people - The general public/mankind - Provides buildings/facilities/open space - Provides services - Provides advocacy/advice/information - Student package

Food donations from Veterans Response CIC directly strengthen the military and veteran community by reducing hardship, improving wellbeing, and creating stability for families. The organisation runs a year‑round veterans foodbank that supports over 40 veterans and their families every week, with help from partners such as ASDA, Greggs, Morrisons, Aldi, M&S, and Tesco . This practical support plays several important roles: 🥫 How the food donations support the military community 1. Reducing food insecurity Many veterans face financial hardship, especially during the transition to civilian life. The foodbank provides essential groceries so veterans and their families do not have to choose between eating and paying bills. Veterans Response CIC confirms it operates a year‑round foodbank specifically for veterans in South Tyneside . 2. Supporting families, not just individuals Food donations help entire households, ensuring children and partners of veterans also receive support. The organisation reports feeding 40+ families weekly, showing the scale of need and impact . 3. Reducing stress and improving mental wellbeing Financial strain is a major contributor to anxiety, depression, and social isolation. By easing the burden of food costs, the foodbank helps veterans focus on recovery, employment, and mental health support. Veterans Response CIC also provides wellbeing and peer‑support services alongside the foodbank, creating a holistic safety net . 4. Encouraging community connection Collecting food, distributing it, and visiting the centre helps veterans reconnect with others who understand their experiences. This reduces isolation—one of the biggest challenges veterans face after leaving service. 5. Providing a trusted first point of contact Many veterans first approach the organisation for food support, then receive help with: housing and tenancy issues welfare and benefits guidance mental health support (including help navigating NHS services) digital skills and employment support Food donations therefore act as a gateway to wider, long‑term support. 🎖️ Why this matters South Tyneside has a high prevalence of PTSD, disabilities, and neurodiversity among veterans, combined with limited resources and rising living costs. Food support ensures no veteran is left behind while they rebuild stability and independenc