Questions? Call us: 07393 101018 | Visit: 120-126 Buckingham St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 5QR

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Food & Solidarity member testimonials — click to play
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0:00 Food & Solidarity is a member-led group, a community hub, that helps its members with food parcels for those who need food and also people facing housing issues.

0:09 Difficult landlords who aren't carrying out repairs that they should, or do unlawful evictions.

0:14 Support members and ensure that they get what's right, because some of these members don't know the law so they get what's right by law.

0:24 The members are open to discuss any other issues that they have, and if we can signpost them to other groups that can support them... we do that.

0:29 We support people to know what their rights are, but also to go beyond just what the law says! To put pressure on the landlord or the council or whoever to do what's right!

0:38 Sometimes the law is kind of lax and doesn't get enforced, or just allows them to do things which actually they shouldn't do — even if it's not lawful... we kind of move across that boundary!

0:49 What is Food & Solidarity? We share everything in solidarity — liquid soap, tissue, oranges, onions, lettuce, apple, all manner of fruits.

1:08 It's really, really good, and it's helpful. With a little amount you can get what you want for the month... twice in a month... you will get two parcels... and that two parcels will help you extremely.

1:25 So we are doing a great job here! We are fine! We are happy! And we are in unity and love as well! Amazing!

1:34 We are fine. And this is Eamon, my — [Laughter] I am Grandma Stella's grandson. Yes... [Laughter] That's fantastic, that's really, really good, thank you.

1:49 Why is the work that Food & Solidarity are doing important? I think it's important to promote community solidarity, but also to make people aware that there are people there for them.

1:58 You know, it doesn't have to be the council or charities — people in your community are there to help you if you need it.

2:02 And also you can give back as well. You can help them. We're here to support each other. And I think that's really, really important — that people are aware that they've got someone to go to and someone who can support them.

2:21 Yaaaay! Oh my god... oh no, it's perfect!

"We support people to know what their rights are, but also to go beyond just what the law says!"

-Sam in Cowgate, member since 2020

"It's really helpful... two parcels a month help extremely. We are happy and in unity!"

-Stella in Walker, member since 2022

"People in your community are there to help you if you need it. We're here to support each other."

-Guy in Heaton, member since 2022

Member Benefits

Choose Your Contribution

Sliding scale based on your situation

£3/month

Unwaged workers

£4/month

Part-time/precarious workers

£10/month

Minimum waged workers

1 hour's wage

Higher wage earners

Where your contribution goes

Every pound supports:

  • Essential food parcels for members
  • Housing defense resources
  • Community organising efforts

Paying fees to Food & Solidarity is vital, it's the organisation's main source of income. Your contribution funds essential food parcels, direct support, and campaigns addressing housing and poverty. It's an investment in our collective power, because together, you create real change.

Food and Solidarity is not a charity: Charity treats poverty as a tragedy. Solidarity treats it as an injustice. Charity asks who deserves help. Solidarity asks why anyone needs it in the first place.

"Food & Solidarity helped us face difficult landlords and get what's right by law."

Sue in Gosforth, member since 2023

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📋 What the membership form asks

The form has two pages:

Page 1 — Your details:

  • Full name
  • Home address
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Whether you want to receive food parcels, or join as a non-parcel member
  • Membership fee — choose the one that fits your situation:
    • £3/month — unwaged
    • £4/month — part-time or precarious work
    • £10/month — minimum wage
    • £15/month — if you earn £15/hr
    • £20/month — if you earn £20/hr
    • £30/month — if you earn £30/hr
    • £50/month — if you earn £50/hr
    • £70/month — if you earn £70/hr

Page 2 — What happens next:

  • If you applied for parcel membership: we'll review your application and confirm if there's capacity. We'll be in touch within 24 hours.
  • If you applied as a non-parcel member: you'll be taken to GoCardless to set up your monthly payment by Direct Debit.

Prefer to join by phone or in person?

📞 Call: 07393 101018 and we'll sign you up over the phone

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

You can also pay by Standing Order or Cash — just ask us when you call or visit.

🔒 Secure & confidential membership process

What Happens After You Join?

  • Confirmation (24 hours): We'll email you to confirm membership and payment details
  • Welcome Call (Week 1): A member calls to welcome you and answer questions
  • Get added to organising channels (Week 1): join the various groups and committees that are currently active
  • First Meeting (Within 2 weeks): Attend your first general meeting — dates here
  • Get Involved: Choose how you want to participate: food distribution, campaigns, or both

No pressure! You can participate as much or as little as you like!