Middlesbrough Foodbank is part of Trussell. We started in September 2012. The need has increased year on year.

Our Project Manager Tracey works hard developing awareness with companies and agencies that try to help people. The warehouse on Cannon Park Industrial Estate has the capacity to hold enough stock to supply each distribution centre. Foodbank is supported by Tesco supermarket who have a collection point in their Coulby Newham store for donations from local shoppers.

People who use Foodbank are usually in crisis, a client can have 5 vouchers in a 6-month period. Vouchers can be issued by many agencies across Middlesbrough. The voucher allows clients to receive enough food for 3 days, and the food package depends on how many live in the family home. We also try to provide toiletries and laundry pods.

At St. Barnabas we have a dedicated team of volunteers, who offer a warm and friendly atmosphere with refreshments and a chance to chat whilst people wait for their food to be packed. We also have signposting volunteers who will support clients and refer to other agencies that may be able to help their situation. Prayer is also available.

There is at least one distribution centre open each weekday:

Monday
St Barnabas Church, 12-2pm

Tuesday
Grovehill Methodist Church, 1-3pm
The Beacon Baptist Church Cambridge Road, 1-3pm

Wednesday
Church of Ascension Berwick Hills, 10.30am-12.30pm
The Beacon Baptist Church Coulby Newham, 1-3pm

Thursday
Middlesbrough Community Church, 11.30am-1.30pm
St Thomas More Church, 12.30-2.30pm

Friday
Holy Trinity Church North Ormesby, 1-3pm

For more information please check out our Foodbank website.