We are a grass roots, non profit charitable organisation established to support individuals and families within the local area. We offer a 'no questions asked' compassionate service where referrals and vouchers are not needed. We have grown dramatically in the last 12 months and have managed to help hundreds of people. Everyone we have helped has been in a different situation, families and single parents, young and old single people, unemployed and working.

Saltburn by the sea is a small town with a huge community heart, where local people donate not just non-perishable foods but life essentials, offering a vital lifeline to all. Our services have provided invaluable to our recipients but, as a direct consequence of Covid-19, more people are struggling due to job losses, furlough and seasonal jobs not being required.

We originally operated from our own homes, with stocks held in a garage, but we found that the pandemic had increased not only the need for our service but, importantly and thankfully, donations. This highlighted the fact we needed a known, central premise from which we could have storage, deliver our food bank service and also offer to listen, stop and chat and a drink and signpost people who need additional support from outside agencies; somewhere a community hub could be open everyday if needed.

Saltburn Solidarity Food Bank now have our own premises; allowing us to carry on, expand and provide much needed support now and in the future. With the new much needed premises comes the additional expense of rent, council tax, gas/electricity/water etc. 

Saltburn Solidarity Food Bank is run by volunteers, all money donated goes into stocking the shelves, filling fridges and freezers and now everyday living costs. Every penny donated is spent helping our community.