We’re running a series of practical trainings this autumn : from using online tools to making videos and organising in your community. These sessions are designed for Food & Solidarity members, with one open session on collective finances. Take a look at what’s on offer, then use the form below to tick the dates you could attend.

This week showcased the full spectrum of what we do: our new School Hours Drop-In launched in Fenham, creating space for creativity and connection. We held a crucial meeting to plan our community response to far-right protests targeting hotels in Newcastle. And as always, we distributed our weekly household parcels, ensuring our neighbours have what they need. Read on for details about each initiative and how to get involved.

At our General Meeting on August 29, 2025, Food & Solidarity members voted to adopt a BDS procurement policy that aligns our purchasing decisions with our solidarity values. This member-led decision ensures our day-to-day operations reflect our commitment to Palestinian rights while continuing to provide essential food parcels to our community.

Far-right groups have targeted hotels housing asylum seekers in Newcastle. Our community is responding with solidarity, addressing economic pressures, and organising together. Join us at the upcoming member-led meeting to plan collective action.

At Food & Solidarity, our power comes from our members. Learn how their direct feedback pivoted our work to combat bailiffs and prepayment meters, and how they are now creating new, inclusive spaces for community and creativity.

Join Food & Solidarity’s monthly members’ meeting in Newcastle on 29 August 2025. Shape priorities, reflect on actions, and get involved in upcoming campaigns. Families welcome.

See How It Works: An Inside Look at your communities Solidarity Funds, What else is possible?

600 Newcastle bus drivers strike for pay parity. Access priority food parcels if withholding work and sacrificing pay. Funded by member contributions from £3/month. Join our community.

Is damp, mould, or faulty heating making your Newcastle home unsafe? You have rights! Landlords are legally required to fix structural issues, damp, heating failures, and hazards under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985. If repairs are ignored, document everything, report to Newcastle Council, and take action; join Food & Solidarity. We’ve helped win urgent repairs and compensation for over 25 local families—like one in Arthur’s Hill battling severe damp. Don’t wait: know your rights and demand change now.

Your community needs you! Help distribute £50,527.53 to neighbors in need with just 1 hour per month. Become a solidarity fund admin and keep vital resources community-run.