"I Don't know what I would have done without a food parcel, me and my kids had nothing."

​East Durham Trust has stepped in to support local families and individuals who may have otherwise gone hungry with the provision of emergency food parcels for those in a crisis situation.

Welfare reform, changes to benefits, zero hour contracts, debt and a rise of the cost of living, all spell disaster to many people, with increasing numbers finding themselves in financial dire straits, having to choose between putting food on the table or paying for other essentials such as rent or heating bills.

The Food Emergency East Durham (FEED) Project has distributed thousands of emergency food parcels via a network of volunteers to those in crisis situations, providing a much needed lifeline.

Any professional agencies or support services who wish to refer into the project should contact the Trust on 0191 569 3511 or reception@eastdurhamtrust.org.uk

Want to help out?

The FEED project is looking to recruit volunteers to develop and maintain our service. We're looking for people who are passionate about helping the most vulnerable people within East Durham. 

​Typical tasks include:

- Making up food parcels.
- Delivering food parcels. 
- Collecting donations.
​- Shopping 
​- Organising Food Bank stock. 

Benefits: 

​- Help the most vulnerable people within East Durham.
​- Take part in a variety of events East Durham Trust host/promote. 
​- Travel expenses paid for. 
​
​For more information regarding the FEED volunteer role please click here, call 0191 569 3511 or email Colin: colin.jackson@eastdurhamtrust.org.uk 

FEED Stories

*Please note that stock photos are used in these stories and names and details have been changed to protect the identity of the individuals.

Our Donation Points

Peterlee

Horden

EAST DURHAM TRUST
​Community House
Yoden Road
​Peterlee
​SR8 5DP
​Basket in Reception

ASDA PETERLEE
​Surtees Road
Peterlee
​SR8 5HA
​Basket in Foyer

PETER LEE MEMORIAL METHODIST CHURCH
​Bede Way
Peterlee
​SR8 1AD

HORDEN YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE​
​Eden Street
Horden
​SR8 4LH
​

HORDEN CO-OP FUNERAL CARE
​Cotsford Lane
Horden
​SR8 4JJ
​

FAIRCLOUGH COURT
Peterlee
​SR8 2NB

HORDEN CENTENNIAL CENTRE
​Seventh Street
Horden
​SR8 4LX
​

SAINSBURY'S LOCAL HORDEN
​Cotsford Lane
Horden
​SR8 4JJ
​

Blackhall

BLACKHALL COMMUNITY CENTRE
​Hesleden Road
Blackhall
​TS27 4LG​

ST JOSEPH'S PRIMARY SCHOOL
​Coast Road
Blackhall
​TS27 4HE
​

Easington

IN BLOOM
​Seaside Lane
Easington Colliery
​SR8 3IJ​

ST MARY'S CHURCH
​Hall Walks
Easington Village
​SR8 3BP
​

EASINGTON CHILDREN'S CENTRE
​Whickham Street
Easington Colliery
SR8 3DJ​

Shotton

SHOTTON COMMUNITY CENTRE
Rear Bridge Road
Shotton Colliery
​DH6 2PQ
​

Wingate

Haswell

Thornley

WINGATE FAMILY CENTRE
Partridge Terrace
Wingate
​​TS28 5BD

WINGATE INFANT SCHOOL
Church Street
​Wingate
​​TS28 5AQ
​

South Hetton

HOLY TRINITY CHURCH
Front Street
​South Hetton
​DH6 2UA​

ROBIN TODD CENTRE
​Front Street
​South Hetton
​DH6 2TH

Seaham

EASTLEA COMMUNITY CENTRE
Stockton Road
Seaham
​SR7 9BX

THE HAZELWELL CENTRE
​Windsor Terrace
Haswell
​DH6 2DY​

HASWELL MENCAP
Burt Close
Haswell
​DH6 2DA
​

Murton

CLARK HOUSE
Barnes Road
Murton
​​SR7 9QL

MACRAE HOUSE
Sea View Walk
Murton
​​SR7 9NA

SEAHAM CHILDREN'S CENTRE
​North Terrace
Seaham
​SR7 7EU

THORNLEY LIBRARY
High Street
​Thornley
​​DH6 3EL​

Wheatley Hill

THE GREENHILLS CENTRE
Stephens Terrace
Wheatley Hill
​DH6 3JS
​

SAINSBURY'S LOCAL SEAHAM
​Featherbed Court
​North Road
Seaham
​SR7 7XR

Want to become a Donation Point for our FEED project? Contact us on 0191 5693511. All donations gratefully received. Please think of FEED when collecting for Harvest, Christmas and any other campaigns.

FEED Newsletters:

FEED Newsletter - A Look Back on Christmas 2019
FEED Newsletter - Winter 2019
FEED Newsletter - Spring 2019
FEED Newsletter - January 2019
FEED Newsletter - Winter 2017
FEED Newsletter - September 2016
FEED Newsletter - June 2016
FEED Newsletter - May 2016
FEED Newsletter - February 2016
FEED Newsletter - May 2015
FEED Newsletter - March 2015
FEED Newsletter - December 2014