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No one should go hungry. But across the North East, thousands of families are struggling to afford the basics. Feeding Families works with over 200 local partners to deliver fast, practical support where it’s needed most. Each year, we support over 40,000 households and distribute more than one million items through a network of trusted community partners, including schools, hospitals, social services and housing providers. This means help reaches people quickly, safely, and at the moment they need it most. We work with individuals and families who cannot afford the basics. Many are facing poverty, homelessness, domestic abuse, poor health or sudden life changes. Often, they are dealing with multiple challenges and feel forgotten by the system. We don’t operate like a traditional food bank. Instead, we work through frontline organisations who already support people in crisis. This allows us to respond fast, remove barriers, and reach those who might otherwise go without help. Everything we provide is tailored. From emergency food parcels to culturally appropriate food, rough sleeper packs, hygiene products, baby essentials and Christmas support, every item is chosen based on real need. At the heart of Feeding Families is a simple belief: everyone deserves dignity. “Receiving this box made me cry happy tears. I’ve never been supported like this before, and it’s changed our lives.” - Feeding Families recipient, 2024 By supporting Feeding Families, you are helping us reach more people with practical, immediate support at the point they need it most. “Feeding Families are a key stakeholder and will continue playing a vital role in tackling food insecurity and reducing poverty across the borough.” - Michael Walker, Poverty Lead, Gateshead Council

Established in 1976, Family Help Darlington CIO (Registered Charity in England and Wales No. 1150798) offers specialist domestic abuse support for women and women with children fleeing domestic abuse. Family Help Darlington CIO is an independent charity, which is home to Darlington’s only women’s refuge – one of the longest-standing refuges in the UK. Family Help provides safe temporary accommodation for those that need it, in its purpose-built refuge. Every year, Family Help accommodates around 60 women and 100 children suffering domestic abuse, providing them with a safe, welcoming home and a supportive team who encourage progress towards positive and safe outcomes free from domestic abuse. Family Help also provides a confidential helpline (Tel: 01325 364486) for any person affected by domestic abuse, either directly or indirectly.

Word of Life Food Bank is a charity that is part of the Word of Life Christian Centre. We are committed to making a positive difference in the community. We have adopted a non-discrimination policy were any one can self-refer to the food bank. Our goal is to restore dignity and honour to people who are economically disadvantaged by providing nutritious emergency food. We reach out to people who are are going through challenging times as a result of unemployment, benefit changes, homelessness, illness and other social challenges impacting people negatively. The Centre is open to the public for food distribution and hot meals every Saturdays and through out the week for referrals and support services. We are always grateful for your generous donations that we receive, we couldn't do what we do without your support. We are always in need of non perishable foods, such as tinned meat/fish, UHT Milk, fresh produce, bread, pet foods. Any kind of donations makes a huge difference in the community. Thank you.