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Getting toasty!

The Bread and Butter Thing launches new ‘Warm Hub’ project this winter in association with Sainsbury’s and support from Premier Foods

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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