News | County Durham Foodbank

31 Mar 26

End of our GIVE IN LENT Campaign!

Our Give in Lent campaign is coming to an end this Thursday, 2nd April If you’ve taken part, we just want to say a huge thank you. Your kindness and generosity make such a difference and help us continue supporting people in our community. If you’re planning to drop-off your collection at our warehouse, we’ll […]

19 Mar 26

Drum Fast Fit & Performance Family Fun Day

We’re delighted to announce that Drum Fast Fit & Performance will be hosting a Family Fun Day to kindly raise funds for us on Saturday 18th April, starting at 10:00AM on 1st Avenue, Drum Industrial Estate. Bring the whole family and enjoy a day full of exciting activities, including a bouncy castle, a F1 simulator, bargain stalls, food, face and nail painting and much […]

9 Feb 26

Newsletter February 2026

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3 Feb 26

GIVE IN LENT

This Lent, we’re inviting our community to “Give in Lent” by making a small daily sacrifice that can make a big difference. Lent is a 40-day period of reflection, giving, and kindness, leading up to Easter – and it’s the perfect time to support local people facing hardship. You can take part in two simple […]

15 Dec 25

Durham Foodbank Christmas Opening Times

Durham Christmas Openings 2025

2 Dec 25

A Big Thank You!

On the last Thursday, Friday and Saturday of November it was the national Tesco Winter Collection which saw Tesco stores across the country pair up with Trussell Foodbanks and encourage their customers to donate essential items to support local people in financial crisis, in the run up to Christmas. County Durham Foodbank worked in partnership […]

25 Nov 25

Our Tesco Winter Collection Starts This Week!

From Thursday through Saturday, we’ll be running collections at the following Tesco stores: Annfield Plain Langley Moor Consett Bishop Auckland Newton Aycliffe Gilesgate If you’re popping in for your shopping, we’d be so grateful if you could stop by and donate an item. Even the smallest contribution makes a big difference and helps us make […]

6 Nov 25

2025 Christmas Appeal

HELP SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL FOODBANK THIS CHRISTMAS In the weeks leading up to Christmas, we’ll be providing Christmas Hampers alongside our regular food parcels for local individuals and families in crisis. To help make this possible, we’re asking for Christmassy donations – such as savoury nibbles, chocolates, biscuits, mince pies, or even Christmas crackers – […]

23 Oct 25

Volunteers Needed For Tesco Winter Food Collection 2025

County Durham Foodbank is calling for volunteers to support this year’s Tesco Winter Food Collection, taking place on Thursday 27, Friday 28 and Saturday 29 November 2025, between 9am and 4pm. We’ll be collecting donations across four Tesco stores in County Durham: Chester-le-Street, Durham Gilesgate, and Newton Aycliffe. Even a couple of hours of your […]

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