Volunteer in Newcastle: Build Community Power, Not Charity - January 2026
Volunteer in Newcastle: Build Power, Not Charity
Food Distribution, Housing Solidarity & Eviction Defence with Food & Solidarity
If you’re looking for ways to help people struggling with poverty, housing insecurity, or food access in Newcastle, Food & Solidarity is a member-led social justice organisation based in Newcastle upon Tyne. We combine food distribution with collective action on housing and eviction.
How can I volunteer to help distribute food in Newcastle?
Food & Solidarity organises weekly food parcel distribution for members across Newcastle.
- Packing food and essential supply parcels
- Coordinating collections and local deliveries
- Supporting members unable to collect themselves
This is not a food bank model. Food distribution is linked directly to organising around poverty, housing, and workers’ rights.
Are there organisations in Newcastle that assist with eviction defence?
Yes. Food & Solidarity supports members facing eviction by helping them organise collectively to resist unfair or unlawful evictions.
- Understanding housing and eviction rights
- Collective pressure on landlords and housing providers
- Turning individual cases into shared campaigns
How do I help poverty in Newcastle?
Poverty in Newcastle is driven by low pay, insecure housing, rising rents, benefit cuts, and food costs.
Food & Solidarity helps members:
- Meet immediate needs through food parcels
- Defend their housing and resist eviction
- Organise collectively to challenge the causes of poverty
Get Involved with Food & Solidarity
Whether you want to volunteer, become a member, or support collective action in Newcastle, Food & Solidarity is a practical place to start.
Learn more about our food parcels programme.
