ALDI BEDLINGTON - SCHALKSMUHLE RD

Every day, people go hungry in the UK for all kinds of reasons, from changes and delays in the benefits system to redundancy to receiving an unexpectedly large bill for a major repair. A simple box of food makes a big difference, with foodbanks helping prevent crime, housing loss, family breakdown and mental health problems. We work with local GP’s, Northumberland County Council, Citizens Advice, the Job Centre and local support agencies to identify those in need of food help. At Cramlington Foodbank at the Hope Centre (in addition to food support) our activities include a uniform and baby equipment provision, spiritual, legal, financial and pastoral services in order to help those in our local community in need. All of our services are completely free of charge.

We run as part of our "food offer" weekly luncheon clubs Friday breakfasts Family friendly Fridays with quizzes and themed meals such as mexican Italian and American nights There is also a community food Bank with regular donations from local shops and supermarkets We have a community garden with raised beds for growing vegetables We have weekly activity sessions which include activities based on the community garden and our "food offer" for Over 50s Babies and their mums & dads After School Groups for 5 - 9 year olds There is a kids club on a Wednesday night for 8 to 14 year olds

Community Food and Friendship Blyth is a small registered charity number 1191399 based in Blyth Northumberland. The group has nine trustees and many volunteers who work with adults and children who face challenging times to find enough food to eat. We offer a free Bacon Butty drop in for men every Thursday morning and provide emergency food, clothes, toiletries and work with partner organizations who offer advice, training and counselling. We also work with local schools providing crisis food boxes on request, Christmas toys and Christmas Eve Food Hampers by referral, all food and other items are donated by local businesses and the local community. None of this would be possible without our fabulous volunteers who collect, pack and deliver often with little notice.