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Emergency Food in Newcastle – No Referral Needed | Food & Solidarity
Need support? Call us: 07393 101018 | Visit: 120-126 Buckingham St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 5QR

Food & Solidarity gives out free food parcels to anyone in Newcastle who needs them. You do not need a referral. You do not need to prove anything. Just get in touch.

Two Food & Solidarity members smiling and crouching over a row of green crates packed with fresh food parcels including cauliflower, bananas, carrots, oranges, and toilet rolls, ready for Saturday distribution in Newcastle
Members packing food parcels for Saturday distribution, Newcastle, February 2026

We are not a food bank. We are a members' organisation. You get food as a right — not because someone decided you deserve it.

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What happens when you contact us:

  • ✅ We get back to you within 48 hours
  • ✅ No referral needed — just your name and a way to reach you
  • ✅ We do not ask about immigration status or income
  • ✅ Food collection is on Saturday mornings at Buckingham St
  • ✅ Can't collect in person? Let us know — we may be able to help

How to Get Food in Newcastle

No referral needed. Most food banks require a GP or social worker to refer you. We don't. Anyone in Newcastle can come to us directly.

What's in a Food Parcel?

Each parcel is meant to make a real difference to your food budget. What's inside changes each week depending on stock. You can tell us if there's anything you can't eat.

  • Fresh vegetables — for example carrots, potatoes, onions
  • A seasonal item — leeks, broccoli, cucumber, and so on
  • Mixed fruit — we can leave out anything you don't eat
  • Tinned staples — tomatoes, beans, or pulses
  • A carbohydrate — pasta or rice
  • Household items like toilet roll when we have them
A row of five green crates on a hall floor, each packed with a weekly food parcel containing cauliflower, potatoes, onions, bananas, apples, carrots, cooking oil, tinned goods, and toilet rolls, ready for collection at Food & Solidarity Newcastle, March 2026
Five packed food parcels ready for Saturday collection, Newcastle, March 2026

Members get 2 food parcels a month as an ongoing right. If you're not a member but you're in crisis, we can still help. Read more about how our food parcels work.

How We're Different From a Food Bank

Traditional food banks

  • You need a referral from a GP or social worker
  • One-off emergency help only
  • Charity model — someone decides if you deserve help
  • No say in how it runs

Food & Solidarity

  • No referral — ever
  • Ongoing regular support for members
  • You get food as a right, not a favour
  • Members vote on decisions and campaigns
  • We also help with housing, eviction, and bailiffs

We don't just hand out food. We also help members fight bad housing, stop evictions, and stand up for their rights. If your landlord isn't fixing damp or mould, or you're worried about eviction, we can help with that too. Read more about our approach.

Want Ongoing Support? Join From £3 a Month

Emergency help is open to everyone. But joining means you get regular support, not just help in a crisis.

  • 2 food parcels a month — as a right, not emergency charity
  • Help if you face eviction, disrepair, or a housing crisis
  • A vote in how we run and what we campaign for
  • 300+ Newcastle neighbours who have your back

Membership is based on what you earn. £3/month if you're unwaged. £4/month if you work part-time or earn under £15k. £10/month on minimum wage. One hour's pay if you earn more. Can't afford any of that? Contact us anyway. We won't turn you away.

Join from £3 a month.  |  Read our FAQs.

Who Can Come to Us

  • Anyone in Newcastle who needs food — no matter your income, job, or housing situation
  • People with no recourse to public funds — we don't ask about immigration status and we don't share anything with the Home Office
  • People who can't afford membership — we won't turn you away
  • People on benefits and people who aren't
  • Non-members in a crisis — you don't need to be a member to get emergency help
Your information stays with us. We never share your details with landlords, the council, the Home Office, or anyone else — unless you ask us to.
A row of five green crates on a hall floor, each packed with a weekly food parcel containing cauliflower, potatoes, onions, bananas, apples, carrots, cooking oil, tinned goods, and toilet rolls, ready for collection at Food & Solidarity Newcastle, March 2026
Packed food parcels ready for Saturday collection, Newcastle, March 2026

Where We Are

We're at 120-126 Buckingham St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 5QR — in the Inner West End, near St James' Park. We mainly cover Benwell, Elswick, Scotswood, and Arthur's Hill, but we help people across Newcastle and the wider North East.

In Gateshead, Sunderland, or somewhere else nearby? Call us on 07393 101018 and we'll do what we can, or point you to someone who can help.

Need Help? Get in Touch

How to Get Support

Fill in the form below. Or just call us. Or come in person.

📞 Call: 07393 101018

📍 Visit: 120-126 Buckingham St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 5QR

We can help with: Food, eviction, bad housing, bailiffs, deposit problems

We get back to you within 48 hours.

Request Support

Tell us your name, how to reach you, and what's going on. We'll take it from there.

What Happens After You Submit

  • A member reads your request within 48 hours
  • We call or email you to hear more
  • We work out how to help — food, housing, or both
  • We invite you to get involved, but there's no pressure

Common Questions

Do I need a referral to get emergency food in Newcastle?

No. You don't need a GP, social worker, or any other professional to send you to us. Just call 07393 101018, come in to 120-126 Buckingham St NE4 5QR, or fill in our online form.

How quickly can I get food?

We get back to everyone within 48 hours. If you need help right now, call 07393 101018 and we'll put you first. Food goes out every Saturday morning at Buckingham St.

Can I get help if I have no recourse to public funds?

Yes. We don't ask about your immigration status. We don't share anything with the Home Office or any other authority. What you tell us stays with us. Call 07393 101018.

Can I get help if I can't afford membership?

Yes. We will never turn anyone away because they can't pay. Come to us first — we'll work the rest out.

How is Food & Solidarity different from a food bank?

No referral needed. Ongoing support, not just one-off help. Members have a vote in how we run. And we take on housing and poverty issues too — not just food. Read more.  |  Full FAQs.

What if I also need housing help?

We can help with that too. If you're facing eviction, bad housing, or bailiffs, get in touch. Eviction help.  |  Housing disrepair.

Get Help Now

You don't need to explain yourself. You don't need to prove you deserve help. You just need food. We're here.

📞 07393 101018
📍 120-126 Buckingham St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 5QR
✉️ organiser@foodandsolidarity.org
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Page last updated: April 2026