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The Bread and Butter Thing launches new ‘Warm Hub’ project this winter in association with Sainsbury’s and support from Premier Foods
TBBT delivers its 1 millionth meal in Darlington
Award-winning affordable food club, The Bread and Butter Thing has delivered over 1 million meals to families in Darlington since it opened its first hub at Corporation Road in March 2020.
Introducing the TBBT podcast: A Slice of Bread and Butter
The Bread and Butter Thing is launching a podcast on Tuesday 2nd August. ‘A Slice of Bread and Butter’ tells the stories of the people that make TBBT what it is and about life in our communities.
TBBT launches first North Tyneside hub in Howdon
TBBT - one of the UK’s leading community food organisations - is bringing its innovative affordable food service to North Tyneside in partnership with North Tyneside Council.
TBBT opens first hub in Yorkshire
TBBT - one of the UK’s leading community food organisations - is bringing its innovative affordable food service to Yorkshire in partnership with Kirklees Council, and with support from key funder, Cummins Turbo Technologies Ltd.
The Bread and Butter Thing grows in County Durham
TBBT's sixth County Durham hub will launch at Annfield Plain Community Centre on Tuesday 1st March. The project has been so successful in County Durham since its launch in November 2020 that Durham County Council has invested in a second van, meaning a total of 10 hubs will be open by mid-2022 helping to make life more affordable for local residents.
Pantry Pods Popping Up in Oldham
Starting on January 27th, Cracking Good Food will be running a series of cooking sessions at First Choice Homes Oldham’s TBBT hubs across Oldham.
Low income families feel the heat of rising energy costs
Award-winning affordable food charity, TBBT’s annual survey reveals that the vast majority of its members are worried about energy costs. With over 2500 people contributing from 54 low income communities across the north of England, the results show that many families will be pushed into debt and hardship.
Fruitful pickings!
Working collaboratively with partners Worldwide Fruit Ltd and TBBT, Chandler and Dunn’s expert picking team have harvested over 150,000 surplus apples for redistribution.
Award-winning affordable food scheme to open in Warrington
TBBT - one of the UK’s leading community food organisations - is bringing its innovative affordable food service to Warrington in partnership with Warrington Food Network and Warrington Borough Council, with support from key funders The Lyons Trust and The Purslow Trust.
The Bread and Butter Thing announces new partnership with international fruit distributors, Worldwide Fruit Ltd
TBBT is delighted to announce a new redistribution partnership with one of the world’s leading fruit distributors, Lincolnshire-based Worldwide Fruit Ltd.
TBBT extends Healthy Start Vouchers to all hub locations
Following a successful pilot with First Choice Homes in Oldham, TBBT is now accepting Healthy Start vouchers at all its hubs spanning the north of England.
TBBT expanding in Tameside
TBBT has teamed up with Tameside Council to expand its innovative, affordable food service in the borough.
TBBT saves members over £2 million and distributes 3.2 million meals across the north of England in 2020
TBBT launched its inaugural impact report today at an online event hosted by BBC Breakfast’s Nina Warhurst, with representatives from key suppliers, community partners and volunteers, alongside TBBT’s CEO, Mark Game. Together they charted the challenges and successes of The Bread and Butter Thing’s 2020, and outline the charity’s ambitious plans for 2021 and beyond.
Half a million meals from Asda
In partnership with TBBT, Asda has donated nearly half a million meals across the North of England.
Morrisons to provide 2 million meals to The Bread and Butter Thing
Morrisons is extending its work with leading food redistribution charity TBBT to provide great quality food for thousands of families in the UK, while at the same time significantly reducing food waste in its food making operations and supply chain around the UK.
OL1-Oldham extends its Grocery Store Project with TBBT to support those in severe need
Launched in August, OL1-Oldham's Grocery Store Project is a voucher scheme run in partnership with TBBT and the local Emerging Communities team, enabling people in severe need and food insecurity to access nutritious food supplies.
Bringing Bread and Butter to County Durham in a major North East expansion
TBBT is working with new partners across the North East to expand its innovative, sustainable service to County Durham and beyond. Supported by funding from Durham County Council, the first hub to open will be at Horden & Peterlee Rugby Club on 17th November.
Iceland and The Bread and Butter Thing join forces to deliver free school meals across Greater Manchester and Darlington
Supermarket giant Iceland has teamed up with TBBT to offer free school meals to families in need across Greater Manchester and Darlington.
Deliveroo delivers for food charity, The Bread and Butter Thing
Leading food delivery company Deliveroo has donated essential household and food items from their ‘Essentials’ range to TBBT.