Making a difference around County Durham & Sunderland
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…
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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 with seven Tesco stores in…
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From Thursday 27th November through Saturday 29th November, County Durham and Sunderland Foodbank will be running collections at the following Tesco stores: 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 sure…
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Help County Durham and Sunderland Foodbank spread festive cheer! We’re collecting Christmas-themed donations for hampers to support local families in need this Christmas. Please drop off your donations by Friday, 5th December to give us time to prepare and deliver them to our network of 35 foodbanks!
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 are in need of volunteers across three Tesco stores in County Durham: Chester-le-Street, Durham Gilesgate, and Newton Aycliffe. Even a couple of hours…
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