Hairy Biker Si King and Sam Fender support Newcastle food bank Christmas appeal

A charity providing emergency food to those in financial hardship have launched their Christmas appeal with the help of TV chef Si King and musician Sam Fender.

Newcastle Foodbank has said it is expecting its busiest winter ever and hopes to ensure people using its service have food for the festive period.

The charity, which has seven venues across the city, expects to distribute 8,500 parcels of food between December and February.

The Christmas appeal is being fronted by Hairy Biker Si King and features the music of North Shields musician Sam Fender.

John McCorry, chief executive of Newcastle Foodbank said: “As we prepare for what will inevitably be a tough winter for people, with the ongoing and unrelenting cost of living crisis, we have released our first Christmas appeal as a charity.

"As we continue to meet unprecedented levels of demand for our services, we are incredibly grateful to receive support from people across the city.“

Mr King said: "Their work, particularly at this time of year, is absolutely crucial. Christmas is a very challenging time for families and hardship and it is also the busiest time of year for Newcastle Foodbank.

"The foodbank will be there to ensure families in hardship have food on their table through the festive period."

What items does the foodbank need this winter?

• Tinned fruit

• Instant mash or tinned potatoes

• Baby milk and formula

• Nappies (size four and larger)

• Toiletries, including sanitary towels

• Tea and coffee

• Tinned and packets of soup

• Custard

• Rice pudding

• Cereal

• Tinned meat

• Curry sauce

• Rice

More details about how to support Newcastle Foodbank can be found here.

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