Fighting Food Poverty & Housing Injustice in Newcastle

How We're Different: Solidarity, Not Charity

At Food and Solidarity, we are a structured, democratic organisation committed to addressing urgent community needs through collective action. We work together to ensure that no one in our community is left behind.

Traditional Food Banks: Charity model, require referrals, emergency-only support
Food & Solidarity: Membership organization, no referrals needed, ongoing support + organizing for change

By confronting landlords, challenging housing disrepair, and defending tenants, we create real change through collective power, not charity.

What We Do

Our focus is on taking direct action that brings immediate relief and long-term change:

• Weekly Food Distribution: Free food parcels every week for those facing food insecurity. No referral required, no questions asked.
• Eviction Defence: We organize collective action to stop unjust evictions and defend tenants' rights. We've blocked multiple evictions through community mobilization.
• Housing Disrepair Campaigns: From severe mould to unsafe living conditions, we hold landlords accountable. We've successfully pressured landlords to make necessary repairs, restoring dignity to tenants.
• Community Organizing: Campaigns around eviction, cost of living, and child poverty.

Why Membership?

We rely on members, not donations. By becoming a fee-paying member (monthly based on income), you're directly involved in organizing actions, planning campaigns, and contributing to decisions that shape our movement.

As a member, you:

• Participate in weekly food distributions, eviction defence, and housing campaigns
• Vote on organizational decisions (democratic control)
• Receive support when you need it: food parcels (2 per month) and collective action from fellow members
• Build skills in community organizing and direct action

Membership Tiers (Choose What You Can Afford):

• Unwaged/Benefits: £3/month
• Part-time work: £4/month
• Full-time (minimum wage): £10/month
• Higher income: £15/month or 1 hour's wage

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Real Stories: Our Impact

• Housing Disrepair Victory: We organized against a landlord who allowed severe damp & mould to make a flat unliveable. After weeks of collective pressure, the landlord surrendered the tenancy & tenants were moved to safe housing.
• Evictions Stopped: We've successfully blocked multiple eviction attempts, helping members defend tenants & ensure housing security.
• Weekly Food Distribution: Every week, we ensure essential food supplies reach individuals & families, no questions asked.

Big Issue Changemaker 2025: Recognized for our community impact and innovative mutual aid model.

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