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Foodbank & Welfare support


If you need help with food or anything else, don't worry, that's what we are here for! We don't want anyone in our community to ever go hungry. All the information you need is below.


For all queries, please contact the foodbank directly:

0191 2753019

07580 751365

info@nclwefb.org.uk

 

For vouchers:

Opening times:


Monday 1-3pm

At Venerable Bede, West Road, NE4 8AP


Wednesday 10am - 1pm

At St James, Benwell Lane, NE15 6RS

How do I collect a voucher?

  1. Come to the voucher hub at St James or the Venerable Bede.

  2. Join the queue outside the church hall at the Venerable Bede (inside the church at St James')

  3. Once it's your turn a volunteer will take some basic details to help identify your needs.

  4. You will be given a paper voucher, or an E-voucher with a code.

  5. Once you have a voucher you can exchange this for a food parcel.

You will need to bring:

  • Photo ID

  • Proof of address

  • Identification/proof of members of your household (children, partner, etc.)

  • Proof of benefits (if you receive benefits)

 

For food parcels:

Opening times:


Mon 10am - 1pm

At Venerable Bede, West Road, NE4 8AP


Tues 10am - 1pm

At the Foodbank Centre, Benwell Lane, NE15 6LX


Wed 10am - 1pm

At the Foodbank Centre, Benwell Lane, NE15 6LX


Thurs 10am - 1pm

At Venerable Bede, West Road, NE4 8AP

How do I collect a food parcel?

Once you have a voucher, visit the Foodbank at the places and times above. You need to bring:

  • Your voucher or voucher code

  • Plastic bags are provided but a backpack or trolley may help you carry the items

 

Welfare support:


If you need help with benefits, housing, debt, health, asylum, or anything else, then come to the 'Pathways' session at St James for welfare support and advice.

Wed: 10am - 1pm

Fri: 9.30am - 2pm

At St James

Benwell Lane, NE15 6RS


Contact

For all queries, please contact the foodbank directly: 0191 2753019 07580 751365 info@nclwefb.org.uk https://newcastlewestend.foodbank.org.uk/




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