ALDI DARLINGTON - NORTH ROAD RETAIL PARK

Angel Trust was formed as a local charity for the local people of Darlington and County Durham. Our aim is to improve the local community and make life better for those living within it. We have created a food bank in Bishop Auckland town centre after being inundated with request for food support from individuals, through local referral agencies like social services, police, Macmillan, schools etc.

RCCG Stockton CIC is a Christian Faith based community interest group that provide assistance to the less privileged in the community. We provide social, psychological and often material support for individuals and families within Teesside, county Durham and Tyneside. We provide emotional support and ensuring they are living fulfilled life. RCCG Stockton is dedicated to funding and delivering charitable services to our local community and we strive to inspire and improve the lives of those who need assistance. We have over three years experience in helping people stay worm and dry through our charity, and food distribution to the less privilege, as well as vulnerable people and families on low incomes in the community. We help anybody who needs our support; young, old, single people and families from all backgrounds, religious beliefs and ethnic origins, without prejudice. The one thing they all have in common is that we aim to treat everyone fairly and with dignity. There is no charge for the food.

King's Foodbank is a Christian Charity that is part of King's Church Darlington, located at The King's Centre, Whessoe Road. Individuals and families who are experiencing food poverty and have been referred by the local authority and other support agencies can come to the Centre for emergency food bags as well as other essential items for personal hygiene, laundry and even pet food. We are open on Mondays and Thursdays for people to collect their food bags, where staff and volunteers provide a warm, welcoming space and can offer support to access other agencies for help with budgeting, housing and access to welfare benefits. People who are in financial difficulties because of unemployment, low incomes, who are single parents, ex offenders, victims of domestic abuse, experiencing poor physical or mental health or newly arrived in the area as asylum seekers or refugees can benefit from our services. We understand that many are struggling with the current cost of energy and food and how the proposed cuts to welfare benefits may be creating anxiety for those who are already vulnerable and disadvantaged and it is our passion and our aim to serve anyone in need, whatever their age, ethnicity, faith or conditions of life. We are always in need of non-perishable food, fresh produce, bread and UHT Milk, clothing, toiletries, bedding, pet food and baby products. We are extremely grateful for every donation that we receive and for the heart and kindness of everyone who donates and we could not deliver this vital support without support from local businesses, supermarkets and the public.