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Hospitality & Hope @hospitalityhope.bsky.social · 15h

A huge thanks to everyone who participated in today's Digital Inclusion event at Hampden St Operations Centre.

Our thanks also to Jill and Sophie from @goodthingsfdn.bsky.social for joining us!

Support. Training and Confidence.

#TryOneThing #GetOnlineWeek

Hospitality & Hope @hospitalityhope.bsky.social · 18h

Our thanks to Issac, Steve and everyone on his team, representing H&H as Harton Sports Centre - part of Harton Academy next month on their #HartonHike starting in South Shields - it's wonderful to see the #TeamHandH spirit!

Inspired? https://f.mtr.cool/apmgqhssrg

Hospitality & Hope @hospitalityhope.bsky.social · 20h

What's Cooking?

Taste for yourself, our Food Hub - All Things Food - is a multifunctional space with great Food, also offering Cooking Sessions and other free family activities. All for local residents within 1.5 mile of Horsely Hill Square.

#HeresOneIMadeEarlier

Hospitality & Hope @hospitalityhope.bsky.social · 22h

Ready to take on a new challenge in 2026? 💪

Whether you’re in a running club, sports team, or just up for an adventure with friends...

Join #TeamHandH and help us put the FUN in fundraising. Together we can fight food insecurity and homelessness across our community. ❤️

Hospitality & Hope @hospitalityhope.bsky.social · 2d

Readers!

The Book Club is happening this Thursday at the Food Hub, starting monthly from Thursday October 23rd

This month's book is - The Thursday Murder Club - and all attendees can enjoy some homemade cake and a coffee!

So, time to bookmark! Open to ALL members!

Hospitality & Hope @hospitalityhope.bsky.social · 2d

The spooky spirit has landed at our FREE Uniform and Charity Shop! 🌙 Discover a fang-tastic range of Halloween decorations and costumes; there’s something for witches and wizards of all ages.

Open: Tue–Fri, 10am–2:30pm at NE33 4JB (right by Chichester Metro)

Hospitality & Hope @hospitalityhope.bsky.social · 2d

During Harvest we're also looking forward to Christmas. Food banks are struggling under the weight of persistent and deepening poverty. We are collecting for our 2025 #ReverseAdvent Calendar between November 1st and 30th 2025.

Thank you for your continued support. #TeamHandH

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Hospitality & Hope @hospitalityhope.bsky.social · 2d

Have you heard?

Our Digital Inclusion Drop In Event is your chance to get help and support from our Digital Manager, and pick up a free SIM card courtesy of @goodthingsfdn.bsky.social no booking needed, just turn up!

📍 Operations Centre, Hampden St, NE33 4JR

Let's make digital access for all!

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Hospitality & Hope @hospitalityhope.bsky.social · 5d

A huge thanks again to all our friends at Wardley Christadelphians for their Harvest Collections for our Food Bank! Thank you so much.

Holding a collection for us yourselves? Email us at [email protected] - we can provide posters and other support to assist.

Hospitality & Hope @hospitalityhope.bsky.social · 5d

Getting a Weekend Shop Done?

A reminder that Your Community Shops at Fowler Street (NE33 1NS) & Horsley Hill (NE34 7HE) are open Saturdays!
Open from 9 AM to 2 PM, ready to serve and signpost.

"Shop" by tomorrow and sign up for free! See you at the checkout!

Hospitality & Hope @hospitalityhope.bsky.social · 5d

Have you read our newsletter?!

Visit our website at HospitalityAndHope.org.uk - and sign up TODAY by pressing the green button!

Hear the latest news & information and learn see how far your support goes!

Hospitality & Hope @hospitalityhope.bsky.social · 5d

Need an answer? Looking for support? Need to get in touch?

Contact us now by sending us a confidental and discreet message via What's App, there's always someone on hand to respond during business hours.

Hospitality & Hope @hospitalityhope.bsky.social · 6d

Massive thanks to the staff, pupils, and parents at Ashley Academy this Harvest! With cuts of 78% to children’s services since 2009, your support is more vital than ever. Together we’re helping those facing hardship every day.

#HarvestThanks #CommunitySupport

Hospitality & Hope @hospitalityhope.bsky.social · 6d

For us, #WorldFoodDay🌍 is every day and in everything we do, as we work hard to ensure the Community of South Tyneside can live with an increased sense of hope for a positive and self-reliant future.

#WFD2025 #SustainableFood

Hospitality & Hope @hospitalityhope.bsky.social · 6d

💬 "Another huge and heartfelt thank you to all the parishioners at The Beacon Vineyard, South Tyneside, for their latest donations. Support like this helps us keep our Crisis Support stocked and ensures we can continue to help those most in need. Your kindness truly makes a difference!"

Hospitality & Hope @hospitalityhope.bsky.social · 6d

✨ Welcome to the week! We’re here for you 💙 Our Community Shops are open 9am–2pm, up to 4 days a week. Pop by & connect with us! 🛒 Choose 11 Items for a suggested donation of £5.

Check the comments to find your nearest shop. See you at the checkout!

📸 Photo: Scott Anderson

Hospitality & Hope @hospitalityhope.bsky.social · 7d

Huge thanks to all at St Jude's for this bountiful Harvest donation!

As we work to tackle food insecurity across our borough, we are grateful to receive your continued support.

Hospitality & Hope @hospitalityhope.bsky.social · 7d

Have you heard?

Our Digital Inclusion Drop In Event is an informal opportunity to speak with our Digital Manager, ask for help and support - receive a free Sim Card with thanks to @goodthingsfdn.bsky.social - no prior booking needed.

#MakingDigitalForAll #GetOnlineWeek #FixTheDigitalDivide

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Hospitality & Hope @hospitalityhope.bsky.social · 7d

Will you making a donation to help and support our work?

Donations can also be made online or by scanning/sharing this code with others. Thank you.

https://f.mtr.cool/qslzvisxbt

Hospitality & Hope @hospitalityhope.bsky.social · 7d

💬 "It's got a great selection."

💬 "The people here are so friendly and supportive."

💬 "It has transformed my life!"

Just some of the things we've been reading online about our Community Shops.

Thank you for the kind words. Have YOU visited yet?

#CommunityShop #Support

Hospitality & Hope @hospitalityhope.bsky.social · 8d

Thank you so much to all staff and students at Westoe Crown Primary for their Harvest collections!

There is a clear way forward to ensure a future without the need for food banks, and your collections help us support and triage those in need today so we can signpost them to a better tomorrow!

Hospitality & Hope @hospitalityhope.bsky.social · 8d

Big thanks to all who joined last night’s pewter making session! Your creativity made it a fantastic evening. More crafty fun coming soon; stay tuned!

Ask in Shop for more of what's coming up soon!

#PewterMaking #CommunityCraft

Hospitality & Hope @hospitalityhope.bsky.social · 8d

During Harvest we're also looking forward to Christmas. Food banks are struggling under the weight of persistent and deepening poverty. We are collecting for our 2025 #ReverseAdvent Calendar between November 1st and 30th 2025.

Thank you for your continued support. #TeamHandH

Hospitality & Hope @hospitalityhope.bsky.social · 9d

Do you need a FREE Sim Card?

Helping to tackle Digital Isolation alongside The Good Things Foundation, we can offer free Sim Cards with up to 12 months data at no cost.

Simply visit https://f.mtr.cool/ntlrvvuaun to learn more and request your sim today.

Hospitality & Hope @hospitalityhope.bsky.social · 9d

Thanks so much to the parishioners' of Whitburn Parish Church and the staff/students of Marsden Primary who recently held a collection in aid of our Harvest appeal - donating a mammoth amount of goods to us in the process! We were both humbled and overwhelmed.