Welcome to the first edition of our Impact special two-part Slice of Bread and Butter podcast! This week, we are joined by our friend and all round accessible food expert, Dr. Megan Blake from the University of Sheffield. As part of our Impact launch, Megan joins us to unpack the differences between food banks and food clubs and generational views on food support.

Meet Kelly, a spirited WASPI woman whose life took a life-altering turn after a carjacking incident. We caught up with Kelly about being at the mercy of government sudden shift in pension age, the aftermath of a traumatic event and having an interesting side hustle!

This week we talk to Deano, a former pub manager whose life was unexpectedly turned upside down by the pandemic. With no family and few friends to rely on, his journey of resilience is pretty humbling. Join Mark and Vic as they chat with him about learning to live on a shoestring and creative meal combinations.

Kiera juggles the demands of being a young single mum and part-time care work but still finds time to volunteer with Bread and Butter at Broken Cross Primary School. Join Mark and Vic as they chat to Kiera about past struggles with debt and changing financial habits for a brighter future. 

As everyday life becomes more entwined with AI, Alex and Mark catch up with Gill (and her little dog Jesse), about the feeling of being left behind in an increasingly online world. Not one to let these things get her down, Gill shares how she overcame cancer with the help of healthy food, her batch-cooking top tips and how much she looks forward to hub day. 

Twenty years ago,  single mum Aga made the brave move to relocate from Poland to the UK in search of a better life. Join Mark and Vic as they chat to Aga about the challenges of a new culture and dealing with grief in a new country. But don't worry, there's a very happy ending!

Imagine managing a family's food shop on a razor-thin budget as food and energy prices continue to soar. Join Mark and Vic as they chat to Claire (featuring baby Cassidy!) as she opens up about navigating maternity leave on a limited budget and how shopping habits evolve when essentials become luxuries.

Steve is one of our own. He volunteers with us five days a week and is a big part of the Bread and Butter family. With never-ending health issues and the loss of his beloved dog Charlie. Steve needed to escape his empty house. Join Alex and Mark as they chat to Steve about why volunteering is so important to him and navigating grief.

Welcome to our Christmas edition. If you’re feeling the festive pinch, you’re not alone. Sarah is a single mum of four who is choosing to look on the bright side of Christmas despite a tough year.

Meet Julcine, a young mum excited for their first Christmas somewhere she and her two year old twins feel well-fed, safe and warm.  She's working hard to turn hardship into hope with a big smile on her face and even bigger dreams for her little family's future. 

From Florida to Manchester, join Alex and Mark as they chat to Nzara about how music and food have become her therapy. She arrived in the UK with only enough money to see her through two weeks and has since built up a community from scratch through cooking.

Meet Holly, an inspiring mother of four who volunteers at her local hub every Friday, while managing her household on a tight budget. From bulk buying to finding the best deals, Holly is a whizz at keeping her family well-fed on very little. You may want to take notes!

What happens when you suddenly lose your main source of income as a working parent? Join Mark and Alex as they catch up with self-employed Niamh, as she shares her story of keeping her head above water whilst balancing high nursery fees and rising mortgage rates.

Join Mark and Vic as they chat with father and son duo, James and Braith, about the trials and tribulations of being a young disabled person in Trafford, Hannah the wonder dog and how its little things that play a big part in their happiness. 

The Bread and Butter Thing has become so much more than just food since it's launch in 2016. So much so, that our hubs have become the perfect space for other like-minded organisations to reach our members. Join Mark and Becca as they chat to Ellen and Katie from Your Home Better as they share how simple home improvements can help stretch budgets and improve health.

Have you ever wondered how pensioners manage to make ends meet on limited income as living costs continue to rise? Join Mark and Alex as they chat to Kim, a resilient grandmother who should have retired but continues to work as a nanny aged 68.  Kim opens up about navigating life and financial hurdles on a tight budget.

As one of the first female chicken farmers in the country, Sue doesn’t shy away from a challenge. Join us as she discusses the loss art of communication and the importance of taking the time to chat and remembering people's names. 

Our Slice of Bread and Butter podcast returns with Mark and a new voice, Alex the Marketing Manager. Join them for well deserved sit down with one of our long-standing CDDOs Jenny, to talk about making a difference, the importance of humour and spring onion juice.

Why is a food charity concerned with digital exclusion? Join Mark and Fiona for a chat about TBBT's Connecting with Confidence project and find out why getting online has transformed TBBT member Gemma's life.

In the grand finale of TBBT's National Volunteers' Week, Mark and Fiona chat to some of the volunteers responsible for keeping the charity on the straight and narrow - its Trustees. Food guru Graeme reveals the geeky appeal of a warehouse, Frances talks about the joys of a owning a therapy dog, Inga revels in asking the tricky questions, and Geoffroy has a call to action - the time is now!