South Tyneside food banks: Places offering support and where you can make a donation

A number of food banks and community projects are operating in South Tyneside to support the borough’s most vulnerable.

Published 23rd Oct 2020, 15:51 BST- 2 min read

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We have taken a look at some of the places supporting families across the borough - and some of the places you can also contact if you wish to make a donation.

Some opening hours and services may be subject to change due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, so please contact the centres directly for more information.

South Tyneside Food Bank (Hospitality & Hope): Hampden Street Operations Centre, South Shields.

There are a number of ways to support a food bank in your local area. Picture: Daniel Leal-Olivas/AFP via Getty Images.

There are a number of ways to support a food bank in your local area. Picture: Daniel Leal-Olivas/AFP via Getty Images.

According to the Trussell Trust, the food bank is currently open from Monday to Friday, providing emergency help.

Collections can be made between 10am and 11am for pre-ordered food parcels. Contact them on 0191 4203336.

Hebburn Helps: South Tyneside Children’s Centre, Campbell Park Road.

The community-run food bank has remained open throughout the pandemic.

Items for a food parcel at a Trussell Trust food bank. Picture: Oli Scarff/AFP via Getty Images

Items for a food parcel at a Trussell Trust food bank. Picture: Oli Scarff/AFP via Getty Images

For more information on how to make a donation, or if you need their support, contact 0191 4899707 or visit them online here.

Key2Life Food Bank: Boldon Lane

Working in partnership with Churches Together, the team works to get food parcels to families across South Tyneside.

Donations can be made in person or online.

Visit their website here if you need support.

If we’ve missed a food bank you work with or volunteer for, please let us know and we will add it to our list. Drop us a message on Facebook here, comment on this article on social media or email [email protected]. Thank you.

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