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• Give In Lent, 18 Feb – 2 April

  

  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 ways:

  • Put aside 40p a day for 40 days and donate online at the end of Lent.
  • Or donate one food item a day for 40 days and drop-off your donations at the end of Lent at one of our foodbanks or at our warehouse at the Drum Industrial Estate.

  Small, regular acts of generosity really do add up and help us support individuals and families in our community when they need it most.

  𝘕𝘰 𝘢𝘤𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴, 𝘯𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘴𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘭, 𝘪𝘴 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥.” – 𝘈𝘦𝘴𝘰𝘱

  

• Tesco Winter Collection Results!

  

  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 our region: Annfield Plain, Bishop Auckland, Chester-le-Street, Consett, Durham Gilesgate, Langley Moor and Newton Aycliffe.

  It really was an amazing team effort with everyone pulling together to make the collection a great success. A big thank you to all the staff and volunteers who helped to organise the collection, volunteer in store, support with van pick ups and work tirelessly in the warehouse to sort donations.

  In total we collected nearly five and a half tonnes of much needed supplies in the run up to our busiest period of the year. The amount of food collected will provide over 6,700 meals to local people.

  Thanks again to everyone involved!

  

• The Tesco Winter Collection Starts This Week!

  

  From Thursday 27th November through Saturday 29th November, County Durham and Sunderland Foodbank will 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 sure local families have the essentials they need throughout the winter months!

  

• Help Support Your Local Foodbank This Christmas

  

  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.

  • Selection Boxes
  • Mince Pies
  • Christmas Pudding
  • Christmas Cakes
  • Chocolates
  • Biscuits
  • Tinned Salmon
  • Savoury Nibbles
  • Sweets
  • Christmas Crackers

  Please drop off your donations by Friday, 5th December to give us time to prepare and deliver them to our network of 35 foodbanks!

  

• 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 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 of your time can make a huge difference. Volunteers can choose a shift that suits them — from just two hours to a full day — and help with tasks such as greeting customers, handing out shopping lists, receiving and sorting donations, and thanking shoppers for their generosity.

  This is a great opportunity to get involved in your community, meet new people, and help support local families in need this winter. Families, friends, and colleagues are all welcome to take part.

  If you’d like to volunteer or find out more, please contact: office@durhamcp.org.uk

  Together, we can make a difference for those who need it most.

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