Food banks and free emergency food in Newcastle
If you are struggling to afford to eat, food banks or charities may be able to help. There are a number of places that give free food or food vouchers to those who need it most in Newcastle.
The services listed on this page are provided by organisations independent to the council. We update this information regularly, but opening times and availability can change. Opening times are different during bank holidays.
Before attending a place we recommend you check it is running and that you’re eligible to receive the service. Some services are only for adults or rough sleepers. Please note there may be a limit to the number of times you can access a service due to high demands in Newcastle. You can read more about InformationNOW’s Terms and Conditions.
What is a Food bank?
Food banks give emergency food parcels to people who are in crisis. They are usually run by volunteers. You will need to be referred to a Food Bank by an agency and given a food bank voucher. There are a number of places in Newcastle where you can get a food parcel in an emergency. Emergency food parcels usually contain dried or tinned food that you can cook at home to make meals.
See what food banks are available by day of the week in the tables below or you can read more about:
- Free or cheap meals in Newcastle
- Welfare and Wellbeing Team at Newcastle City Council can help with food if you are self-isolating due to Covid and struggling to get the food you need
- Emergency funds and crisis support
- Support for people with low income support
Food Parcels available upon request
| Name | What’s available | How to use the service |
| Hazlerigg Community Centre
Telephone: 07925 127 972 |
Food bank open for emergency food parcels 24 hours a day 7 days a week (collection or delivery) | How to use: Visit their Facebook page for what food parcels are available or call for more details |
| Building Futures East
Email: covidsupport@buildingfutureseast.org Social Media: Facebook or Twitter Telephone: 0191 263 2752 |
Deliver emergency food parcels, hygiene products and dog food to residents in Byker and Walker only. Education and training advice. | How to use: Ring or email
Referrals and self referrals taken |
| Families 1st 4 Additional Needs – North Newcastle Food Hub
Address: Brunswick Village Telephone: 0191 217 1069 Mobile: 07743588058 Email: foodhub@families1st.uk Facebook: Families 1st 4 Additional Needs |
Delivery of food parcels to anyone in need. This includes elderly, vulnerable, high-risk, pre-existing conditions, low income, self-isolating and no friends/family to help them. They also provide toiletries/sanitary packs, baby parcels & baby items
They deliver across Newcastle and North Northumberland, Durham and North and South Tyneside. Help with shopping is available but a referral from a professional is needed |
Open: Monday to Saturday from 9.30am
How to access: Book a delivery slot with one of their volunteer drivers on their Facebook Page Referral needed: Professional referral is needed for help with shopping. No referral needed for food parcels |
| Feeding Families
Address: 46 Blaydon Bank, Gateshead NE21 4AU Email: info@feedingfamilies.org.uk
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Delivery of emergency food boxes which feed 1 to 2 people. More than one box can be given for larger families.
They can deliver within Newcastle/Gateshead or collections can be arranged from Blaydon. |
How to access: Email for more details |
| Justice and Peace (Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle)
Address: St. Vincent’s Support Centre, New Bridge Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 2TQ Telephone: 07407 091184 |
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How to access: Ring or email |
| Junction 42
Email: ciaran.grant@junction42.org |
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How to use: for people leaving prison on the Work Out Programme only. |
| Newcastle Central Mosque
Address: Newcastle Central Mosque, The White House Telephone 0191 273 0262 Website: newcastlecentralmosque.com |
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How to access: Fill in a form on their website
When you submit the online form someone will contact you within 8 hours to arrange a time for you to collect your food parcel from the Mosque. |
| Throckley Community Hall
Address: Back of Victoria Terrace NE15 9EL Contact: Michelle Mitchell Telephone: 07886327369 Email: michellem.tch@outlook.com |
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How to access: Ring or email |
Foodbanks
Mondays
| Name | What’s available | How to use the service |
| Newcastle West End Foodbank
Address: The Venerable Bede Church, West Road, NE4 8AQ Email:laura@nclwefb.org.uk Website: newcastlewestend.foodbank.org.uk Telephone: 0191 275 3019
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Emergency food parcel which gives 3 days of nutritionally balanced food.
Closed Bank Holidays |
Open: 10am to 1pm
Referral needed: Contact the Foodbank to find details of organisations that can refer you and give you a food bank voucher such as the Citizens Advice Newcastle. You are given a food bank voucher to swap for emergency food at the food bank. |
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Address: Newbridge Street, NE1 2TQ Telephone: 0191 261 6027 |
1 emergency food parcel
Free emergency packs of food, clothing, toiletries and sanitary products for those in need. Free hot meal available on Tuesdays Free Clothing Support available on Thursdays |
Open: Monday to Thursday 10.30am to 3.30pm and Fridays 10am to 2pm
Who can use it: all welcome How: Call or email to arrange collection They fill in a referral form with you or you can be referred by a support worker, GP, Job Centre or other professional. You can have 1 emergency parcel. If more parcels are needed a letter of request is needed. |
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Address: Galafield Centre Newbiggin Lane, Newbiggin Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 1LZ. Email:laura@nclwefb.org.uk Website: newcastlewestend.foodbank.org.uk Telephone: 0191 275 3019
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Emergency food parcel which gives 3 days of nutritionally balanced food.
Closed Bank Holidays |
Open: 9am to 12pm
Referral needed: Contact the Foodbank to find details of organisations that can refer you and give you a food bank voucher such as the Citizens Advice Newcastle. You are given a food bank voucher to swap for emergency food at the food bank. |
| Kenton Food bank
Address: 177 Kirkwood Drive, Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 3BE Mobile: 07540 272051 Telephone: 0191 286 4640 |
Food parcels for single people, couples and families | How to use this service: bring ID and proof of benefits
Open: Monday to Friday,10am to 1pm
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Tuesdays
| Name | What’s available | How to use the service |
| Newcastle West End Foodbank
Address: Newcastle Foodbank Centre, Benwell Lane, NE15 6NG Email:laura@nclwefb.org.uk Telephone: 0191 275 3019 |
Emergency food parcel which gives 3 days of nutritionally balanced food.
Closed Bank Holidays |
Open: 10am to 1pm
Referral needed: Contact the Foodbank to find details of organisations that can refer you and give you a food bank voucher such as the Citizens Advice Newcastle. You are given a food bank voucher to swap for emergency food at the food bank. |
| Newcastle West End Foodbank
Address: Lemington Methodist Church, 2 Loraine Terrace, Lemington, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 8EA Email:laura@nclwefb.org.uk Telephone: 0191 275 3019 |
Emergency food parcel which gives 3 days of nutritionally balanced food.
Closed Bank Holidays |
Open: 9.30am to 11.30am
Referral needed: Contact the Foodbank to find details of organisations that can refer you and give you a food bank voucher such as the Citizens Advice Newcastle. You are given a food bank voucher to swap for emergency food at the food bank. |
| Cornerstone
Address: 62 Armstrong Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 7TU Email: cornerstonebenwell@gmail.com Telephone: 0191 226 0941 Website: cornerstonebenwell.com Facebook: Cornerstone Benwell |
Emergency food parcels | Open: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9am to 2pm
Who can use the service: People must live within 2 miles of Cornerstone on Armstrong Rd. Open access, including self- referral. How to use service: contact Cornerstone to discuss. Referrals can also be made to the West End Food Bank |
| Connect25 Foodbank
Address: Connect25 Food Bank, NE6 2AR Email: foodbank@thekcfoundation.co.uk Tel: 0797 647 9111 |
Emergency food parcel delivery |
Open: Tuesday to Thursday 10am to 4pm
Referral needed: from KC Foundation before 12pm on Wednesdays Who can use it: people who need it in Byker and Newcastle How: You can complete a referral form on their website. You can have 3 food parcels a year. When: Deliveries take place on Thursdays between 2pm and 5pm |
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Address: Newbridge Street, NE1 2TQ Telephone: 0191 261 6027 |
Free emergency packs of food, clothing, toiletries and sanitary products for those in need Monday to Friday 10am to 3pm.
Free hot sit in or take away meals cooked by volunteers 11am to 1pm Free Clothing Support available on Thursdays |
Open: Food parcels and essential supplies Monday to Thursday 10.30am to 3.30pm and Fridays 10am to 2pm
Vinnie’s Lunch Cafe Tuesdays: 11am to 1pm Who can use it: all welcome How to access Food Parcel: Call or email to arrange collection They fill in a referral form with you or you can be referred by a support worker, GP, Job Centre or other professional. You can have 1 emergency parcel. If more parcels are needed a letter of request is needed. How to access free meal: Drop in for free hot meal on Tuesdays |
| Kenton Food bank
Address: 177 Kirkwood Drive, Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 3BE Mobile: 07540 272051 Telephone: 0191 286 4640 |
Food parcels for single people, couples and families | How to use this service: bring ID and proof of benefits
Open: Monday to Friday,10am to 1pm
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Wednesdays
| Name | What’s available | How to use the service |
| Newcastle West End Foodbank
Address: The Food Bank Centre, Benwell, NE15 6NG Email:laura@nclwefb.org.uk Telephone: 0191 275 3019 |
Emergency food parcel which gives 3 days of nutritionally balanced food.
Closed Bank Holidays |
Open:10am to 1pm
Referral needed: Contact the Foodbank to find details of organisations that can refer you and give you a food bank voucher such as the Citizens Advice Newcastle. You are given a food bank voucher to swap for emergency food at the food bank. |
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Address: Galafield Centre Newbiggin Lane, Newbiggin Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE5 1LZ. Email:laura@nclwefb.org.uk Website: newcastlewestend.foodbank.org.uk Telephone: 0191 275 3019 |
Emergency food parcel which gives 3 days of nutritionally balanced food.
Closed Bank Holidays |
Open: 9am to 12pm
Referral needed: Contact the Foodbank to find details of organisations that can refer you and give you a food bank voucher such as the Citizens Advice Newcastle. You are given a food bank voucher to swap for emergency food at the food bank.
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| Newcastle West End Foodbank
Address: Heaton Baptist Church Heaton Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 5HN Email:laura@nclwefb.org.uk Website: newcastlewestend.foodbank.org.uk Telephone: 0191 275 3019 |
Emergency food parcel which gives 3 days of nutritionally balanced food.
Closed Bank Holidays |
Open: 2pm to 3.30pm
Referral needed: Contact the Foodbank to find details of organisations that can refer you and give you a food bank voucher such as the Citizens Advice Newcastle. You are given a food bank voucher to swap for emergency food at the food bank. |
| Cornerstone
Address: 62 Armstrong Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 7TU Email: cornerstonebenwell@gmail.com Telephone: 0191 226 0941 Website: cornerstonebenwell.com Facebook: Cornerstone Benwell |
Emergency food parcels | Open: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9am to 2pm
Who can use the service: People must live within 2 miles of Cornerstone on Armstrong Rd. Open access, including self- referral. How to use service: contact Cornerstone to discuss. Referrals can also be made to the West End Food Bank |
| Connect25 Foodbank
Address: Connect25 Food Bank, NE6 2AR Email: foodbank@thekcfoundation.co.uk Telephone: 0797 647 9111 |
Emergency food parcel delivery |
Open: Tuesday to Thursday 10am to 4pm
Referral needed: from KC Foundation before 12pm on Wednesdays Who can use it: people who need it in Byker and Newcastle How: You can complete a referral form on their website. You can have 3 food parcels a year. When: Deliveries take place on Thursdays between 2pm and 5pm |
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Address: Newbridge Street, NE1 2TQ Telephone: 0191 261 6027 |
Free emergency packs of food, clothing, toiletries and sanitary products for those in need.
Free hot meal available on Tuesdays Free Clothing Support available on Thursdays |
Open: Monday to Thursday 10.30am to 3.30pm and Fridays 10am to 2pm
Who can use it: all welcome How: Call or email to arrange collection They fill in a referral form with you or you can be referred by a support worker, GP, Job Centre or other professional. You can have 1 emergency parcel. If more parcels are needed a letter of request is needed. |
| Kenton Food bank
Address: 177 Kirkwood Drive, Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 3BE Mobile: 07540 272051 Telephone: 0191 286 4640 |
Food parcels for single people, couples and families | How to use this service: bring ID and proof of benefits
Open: Monday to Friday,10am to 1pm
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Thursdays
| Name | What’s available | How to use the service |
| Walker and District Foodbank
Address: City of God Christian Centre, 25 Church Walk, Walker, NE6 3DP Telephone: 07517 846 366 Mobile: 07496 803150 |
Emergency food parcel | Open: 11am to 1.30pm
Referral needed: Contact the Foodbank to find details of organisations that can refer you and give you a food bank voucher such as the Citizens Advice Newcastle. You are then given a food bank voucher to swap for emergency food at the food bank. |
| Newcastle West End Foodbank
Address: The Venerable Bede Church West Road, NE4 8AQ. Email: laura@nclwefb.org.uk Telephone: 0191 275 3019 |
Emergency food parcel which gives 3 days of nutritionally balanced food.
Closed Bank Holidays |
Open: 10am to 1pm
Referral needed: Contact the Foodbank to find details of organisations that can refer you and give you a food bank voucher such as the Citizens Advice Newcastle. You are given a food bank voucher to swap for emergency food at the food bank. |
| Newcastle West End Foodbank
Address: St Silas’ Church, Clifford Street, Byker, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 1PG Email: laura@nclwefb.org.uk Telephone: 0191 275 3019 |
Emergency food parcel which gives 3 days of nutritionally balanced food.
Closed Bank Holidays |
Open: 2pm to 3.30pm
Referral needed: Contact the Foodbank to find details of organisations that can refer you and give you a food bank voucher such as the Citizens Advice Newcastle. You are given a food bank voucher to swap for emergency food at the food bank. |
| Newcastle West End Foodbank
Address: Lemington Methodist Church, 2 Loraine Terrace, Lemington, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 8EA Email: laura@nclwefb.org.uk Telephone: 0191 275 3019 |
Emergency food parcel which gives 3 days of nutritionally balanced food.
Closed Bank Holidays |
Open: 5pm to 6.30pm
Referral needed: Contact the Foodbank to find details of organisations that can refer you and give you a food bank voucher such as the Citizens Advice Newcastle. You are given a food bank voucher to swap for emergency food at the food bank. |
| Cornerstone
Address: 62 Armstrong Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 7TU Email: cornerstonebenwell@gmail.com Telephone: 0191 226 0941 Website: cornerstonebenwell.com Facebook: Cornerstone Benwell |
Emergency food parcels | Open: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9am to 2pm
Who can use the service: People must live within 2 miles of Cornerstone on Armstrong Rd. Open access, including self- referral. How to use service: contact Cornerstone to discuss. Referrals can also be made to the West End Food Bank |
| Connect25 Foodbank
Address: Connect25 Food Bank, NE6 2AR Email: foodbank@thekcfoundation.co.uk Tel: 0797 647 9111 Opening Times: Tuesday to Thursday 10am to 4pm |
Emergency food parcel delivery to those who need it in Byker and Newcastle. |
Open: Tuesday to Thursday 10am to 4pm
Referral needed: from KC Foundation before 12pm on Wednesdays Who can use it: people who need it in Byker and Newcastle How: You can complete a referral form on their website. You can have 3 food parcels a year. When: Deliveries take place on Thursdays between 2pm and 5pm |
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Address: St Vincent’s Blackfriars @ The Ouseburn, NE1 2TQ Telephone: 0191 261 6027 |
Free emergency packs of food, clothing, toiletries and sanitary products for those in need.
Free hot meal available on Tuesdays Free clothing support available on Thursdays |
Open: Monday to Thursday 10.30am to 3.30pm and Fridays 10am to 2pm
Who can use it: all welcome How: Call or email to arrange collection They fill in a referral form with you or you can be referred by a support worker, GP, Job Centre or other professional. You can have 1 emergency parcel. If more parcels are needed a letter of request is needed. |
| Kenton Food bank
Address: 177 Kirkwood Drive, Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 3BE Mobile: 07540 272051 Telephone: 0191 286 4640 |
Food parcels for single people, couples and families | How to use this service: bring ID and proof of benefits
Open: Monday to Friday,10am to 1pm
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Friday
| Name | What’s available | How to use the service |
| Kenton Food bank
Address: 177 Kirkwood Drive, Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 3BE Mobile: 07540 272051 Telephone: 0191 286 4640 |
Food parcels for single people, couples and families | How to use this service: bring ID and proof of benefits
Open: Monday to Friday,10am to 1pm |
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Address: St Vincent’s Blackfriars @ The Ouseburn, NE1 2TQ Telephone: 0191 261 6027 |
Free emergency packs of food, clothing, toiletries and sanitary products for those in need.
Free hot meal available on Tuesdays Free Clothing Support available on Thursdays |
Open: Monday to Thursday 10.30am to 3.30pm and Fridays 10am to 2pm
Who can use it: all welcome How: Call or email to arrange collection They fill in a referral form with you or you can be referred by a support worker, GP, Job Centre or other professional. You can have 1 emergency parcel. If more parcels are needed a letter of request is needed.
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Saturday and Sundays
No food banks open at the moment
The services listed on this page are provided by organisations independent to the council. We update this information regularly, but opening times and availability can change. Opening times are different during bank holidays. Before attending a session we recommend you check it is running and that you’re eligible to receive the service. Some services are only for adults or rough sleepers. Please note there may be a limit to the number of times you can access a service due to high demands in Newcastle. You can read more about InformationNOW’s Terms and Conditions.
Other help available in Newcastle
- Free meals and cheap food in Newcastle Volunteers prepare hot nutritious meals for people in need in Newcastle
- Help with clothing for adults, families, children. This includes school uniform and work or interview clothes
- Help with shopping, prescriptions, befriending, pets and gardening
- Support for people low incomes
- Healthy Start Scheme provide free vouchers or payments to people on certain benefits, who are pregnant or have children under the age of 4. The vouchers can be used to buy the child or children milk, fruit, vegetables and vitamins.
- Help with Heating Problems and How to Pay for Them
- Help with the Cost of Maintenance and Repairs
- Emergency hardship and crisis support funds
- Benefits
Benefits advice in Newcastle
Speak to someone about the benefits you may be entitled to and how they may impact upon your other benefits. A local independent advice service can help guide you through the process such as:
- Citizens Advice Newcastle provide advice to anyone in Newcastle
- Newcastle Welfare Rights Service provide advice to people in priority groups including those over 65. They have self help material on their website.
There are more benefit advice services available across Newcastle. Visit ‘Where to get benefit advice’ here www.newcastle.gov.uk
Other useful information
Money Advice Service provides online information on the full range of benefits that you may be entitled to. This also includes where to find more help and advice.
Peace of Mind Communities help refugees and asylum seekers. Their projects include:
- a food bank for people in Bensham
- an advice drop in session
- a small fund to help destitute refugees and asylum seekers in emergencies
- help to fill the holiday gap with activities and refreshments for children and carers during the holidays
Making a donation to a food bank
Food banks are ran by charities and voluntary groups. They welcome donations. You can often donate food that you have bought at a supermarket at drop off points near the checkouts. Please check with the food bank to see what kind of donations they need. They may prefer donations of:
- money
- essential food items – they usually have a list of food items that they need most
- online food shopping delivered directly to their centre at a set time
- supermarket vouchers
Last updated: June 29, 2022
