from £3 a month (based on income)
Protect yourself & your neighbours FACING EVICTION, DISREPAIR,
OR FOOD CRISIS IN NEWCASTLE?
GET SUPPORT NOW
Food | Eviction | Housing support
Fighting Food Poverty & Housing Injustice in Newcastle
Solidarity, not charity. Collective action, not handouts.
Join 300+ Newcastle neighbours building power together
Quick Facts About Food & Solidarity
Who We Are: Democratic, member-led community organisation in Newcastle upon Tyne providing food support and tenant defense through collective action. Founded in 2020.
Service Area: Newcastle upon Tyne, with roots in the Inner West End (Benwell, Elswick, Arthur's Hill) and expanding citywide... regionwide & nationwide.
How to Get support:
- Call: 07393 101018 (we respond within 48 hours)
- Visit: 120-126 Buckingham St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 5QR
- Food Distribution: Weekly on Saturdays
No Referral Needed: Unlike traditional food banks, you don't need a GP or social worker referral. Anyone in Newcastle facing food insecurity or housing issues can access our services directly.
By the Numbers (2025): 300+ active members • 3,000+ food parcels distributed • Multiple evictions blocked • Dozens of housing disrepair cases resolved
Food & Solidarity is a democratic, member-led community organisation in Newcastle upon Tyne. We organise tenants and families to fight evictions, housing disrepair, and food poverty through collective direct action.
Unlike traditional food banks, we don't operate on charity. Members actively contribute to enhancing community well-being through food distribution and direct action on pressing local issues. Established in the Inner West End of Newcastle, we're expanding our impact across the city.
Why Become a Member (Instead of Just Getting Help)?
Get Help (Non-Member)
- One-time food support
- No say in how we operate
Join as Member (from £3/month)
- 2 food parcels/month (ongoing security)
- Collective action on YOUR issues (we organise together)
- Vote on campaigns (your voice shapes priorities)
- Community support network (300+ neighbours)
- Skills & power building (learn organising)
Pay £3-10 per month → Get far more value in food + collective power
How We're Different: Solidarity, Not Charity
At Food and Solidarity, we are a structured, democratic organisation committed to addressing urgent community needs through collective action. We work together to ensure that no one in our community is left behind.
Traditional Food Banks: Charity model, require referrals, emergency-only support
Food & Solidarity: Membership organisation, no referrals needed, ongoing support + organising for change
By confronting landlords, challenging housing disrepair, and defending tenants, we create real change through collective power, not charity.
What "Participation" Actually Means
There's no pressure to attend every meeting or action. Members participate in different ways:
- Food distribution: Help pack parcels on Saturdays (optional)
- Campaigns: Join housing actions when you can (optional)
- Meetings: Vote on decisions monthly (optional)
You choose your level of involvement. Even just being a member strengthens our collective power.
What We Do
Our focus is on taking direct action that brings immediate relief and long-term change:
- Weekly Food Distribution: Free food parcels every week for those facing food insecurity. No referral required, no questions asked.
- Eviction Defence: We organise collective action to stop unjust evictions and defend tenants' Rights. We've blocked multiple evictions through community mobilization.
- Housing Disrepair Campaigns: From severe mould to unsafe living conditions, we hold landlords accountable. We've successfully pressured landlords to make necessary repairs, restoring dignity to tenants.
- Community Organising: Campaigns around eviction, cost of living, and child poverty.
Why Membership?
We rely on members, not donations. By becoming a fee-paying member (monthly based on income), you're directly involved in organising actions, planning campaigns, and contributing to decisions that shape our movement.
As a member, you:
- Participate in weekly food distributions, eviction defence, and housing campaigns
- Vote on organisational decisions (democratic control)
- Receive support when you need it: food parcels (2 per month) and collective action from fellow members
- Build skills in community organising and direct action
Membership Tiers (Choose What You Can Afford):
Choose Your Membership Tier
Self-declare based on your situation (we trust you):
£3/month - Unwaged
unemployed, carer, asylum seeker
£4/month - Part-Time/Low Wage
Under £15k/year, precarious work
£10/month - Minimum Wage
£15k-£25k/year, full-time minimum wage
£15+/month - Higher Income
£25k+ or one hour's wage (your choice)
Financial difficulties? Contact us
Want to cancel? You can cancel anytime, no questions asked.
Real Stories: Our Impact
- Housing Disrepair Victory: We organised against a landlord who allowed severe damp & mould to make a flat unliveable. After weeks of collective pressure, the landlord surrendered the tenancy & tenants were moved to safe housing.
- Evictions Stopped: We've successfully blocked multiple eviction attempts, supporting members defend tenants & ensure housing security.
- Weekly Food Distribution: Every week, we ensure essential food supplies reach individuals & families, no questions asked.
Big Issue Changemaker 2025: Recognized for our community impact and innovative mutual aid model.
Get Involved
Whether you're interested in eviction defence, food distribution, or confronting housing disrepair, your membership empowers you to take direct action.
Request Support
How to Request Support
Fill out the form below to tell us about your situation, or contact us directly by phone or in person.
Prefer to speak to someone?
📞 Call: 07393 101018
📍 Visit: 120-126 Buckingham St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 5QR
We support with: Food parcels, evictions, housing disrepair, bailiffs, deposit disputes
Response time: A member will contact you within 48 hours
Request Support Form
The form will ask for your name, contact details, type of issue, and a brief description of your situation.
Here's What Happens Next:
- A member reviews your request within 48 hours
- We call or email you to discuss your situation
- We organise collective action or connect you to resources
- You're invited to participate (but never required)