"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, Covid-19 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?

FEED is a volunteer-led project and relies almost entirely on donations to provide it's food parcels. You can donate at various drop off points around East Durham, including our building Community House and details of how to get involved with volunteering can be found below.

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

Our Donation Points

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

SAINSBURY'S LOCAL PETERLEE
​Grampian Drive
Peterlee
SR8 2LR
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SHOTTON COMMUNITY HUB
Rear Bridge Road
Shotton Colliery
​DH6 2PQ
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EASTLEA COMMUNITY CENTRE
Stockton Road
Seaham
​SR7 9BX

ASDA PETERLEE
​Surtees Road
Peterlee
​SR8 5HA

SAINSBURY'S LOCAL HORDEN
​Cotsford Lane
Horden
​SR8 4JJ
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THORNLEY LIBRARY
High Street
​Thornley
​​DH6 3EL​

Volunteering

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 and organising Food Bank stock. Volunteering for FEED provides the opportunity to support the most vulnerable people within our area. We pay travel expenses for volunteers and have a vibrant programme of volunteer events and activities that you can take part in. 
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​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.