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
Food & Solidarity is a community group run by its members in Newcastle. We help people fight eviction, housing disrepair, and food poverty. We do this by working together — not by asking for donations.
We are not a food bank. We are a members' organisation. You join, you get support, and you help others too. We started in the West End of Newcastle and are now growing across the city.
Why Join Instead of Just Getting Help?
Without a Membership
- One food parcel, one time
- No say in what we do
As a Member (from £3/month)
- 2 free food parcels every month
- We take action on your housing issues
- You vote on what we campaign for
- 300+ neighbours who have your back
- Learn how to stand up for your rights
From £3–10 a month. More food, more support, more power.
We're Different: Solidarity, Not Charity
Most food banks ask you to prove you need help. We don't. Anyone can come to us — no referral, no questions asked.
Food banks: You need a referral. Support is for emergencies only.
Food & Solidarity: No referral needed. Ongoing support, plus we fight for change together.
We take on landlords. We challenge bad housing. We stand with tenants in court. We do this because people working together are more powerful than people asking alone.
What Does Being a Member Actually Involve?
As little or as much as you like. There are no obligations. Here are some ways members get involved:
- Help pack food parcels on Saturday mornings (optional)
- Join a housing campaign when you have time (optional)
- Vote on decisions at our monthly meetings (optional)
Even just paying your membership fee helps. It funds food, campaigns, and support for your neighbours.
What We Do
We focus on real problems that affect people right now:
- Free Food Every Week: We hand out free food parcels every Saturday. No referral. No forms. Just turn up.
- Stop Evictions: Facing eviction? We come with you. We've helped block unfair evictions by showing up in numbers and making landlords think twice.
- Fix Bad Housing: Got damp, mould, or broken heating? We help you report it, push your landlord to fix it, and take action if they don't.
- Campaign Together: We work on issues like the eviction crisis, cost of living, and child poverty — because these problems need more than one person to solve.
Why Join?
We run on members, not donations. Your monthly fee pays for food parcels, campaigns, and support for other members. In return, you get support when you need it too.
Members get:
- Up to 2 free food parcels a month
- Help with housing problems — eviction, disrepair, bailiffs
- A vote on what we do and how we do it
- Skills and confidence to stand up for your rights
How Much Does It Cost?
You pick the rate that fits your income. We trust you to be honest.
£3/month — Unwaged
Unemployed, carer, asylum seeker
£4/month — Part-Time or Low Wage
Under £15k a year, or in precarious work
£10/month — Minimum Wage
Between £15k and £25k a year
£15+/month — Higher Income
Over £25k, or one hour of your wage — whatever feels right
Struggling to afford it? Get in touch — we'll find a way. | Want to leave? Cancel any time. No questions asked.
What We've Done Together
- Mould and damp fixed: A landlord let a flat become unliveable. We organised. We pushed back. The landlord gave up the tenancy and the family moved to safe housing.
- Evictions blocked: We've shown up for members facing eviction — and we've stopped it happening.
- Food every week: Every Saturday, we make sure families in Newcastle have enough to eat.
Big Issue Changemaker 2025 — named for our work in Newcastle.
Get Involved
Facing eviction? Housing in bad shape? Need food? We can help. Join us and help others too.
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