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Hospitality & Hope

@hospitalityhope.bsky.social

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Leading Charity in South Tyneside tackling Food Insecurity and helping those in need of self reliance, empowerment and Independence.

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

🎙️ New Episode Alert! 🎙️

In the latest episode of Hear Our Story, Community Shop Management talk about the service which is helping change and improve the lives of people across our borough.

Tune in now: https://shorturl.at/RHROO 🎧💙

Hospitality & Hope @hospitalityhope.bsky.social · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 2d

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 · 2d

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 · 2d

💬 "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 · 2d

✨ 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 · 3d

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 · 3d

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

Hospitality & Hope @hospitalityhope.bsky.social · 3d

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 · 3d

💬 "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 · 4d

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 · 4d

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 · 4d

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 · 5d

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 · 5d

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.

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

Have you checked out our new Food Hub at Horsley Hill yet?

Enjoy tasty, homemade-style meals to eat in or take away; with hot drinks from just 75p and lunches from only £2!

Membership is free for everyone living within 1.5 miles of Horsley Hill shops. Come and see what’s new!

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

🌾 This Harvest, could you donate food or even host a collection point at your school, workplace, or community group? Every tin & packet makes a difference 💛

What can you donate? Starting with items such as these...

DM us to get involved!

#HarvestAppeal #FoodDonation

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

Mark & Bobby, taken at today’s Dog Walking Session

Thanks to everyone who was able to join us - next session happening in November

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

The Food Hub - All Things Food - located at NE34 7HE

Committed to zero food waste, our Menu changes weekly in reflection to food availability. Anyone living within the catchment area (a 1.5 mile radius) can become a member & participate in workshops, sessions & enjoy great food!

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

We urgently need Shampoo, Conditioner and other toiletry essentials for those most in need. Please drop donations at our centre and help make a positive impact. Every item counts!

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

A heartfelt thank you to Laygate School for their incredible support and generous Harvest 2025 collections!

Community spirit like this makes a real difference during challenging times.

#TogetherWeCan

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

We've sold (and sent) several items this week on eBay - all to support the charity directly!

Donate, purchase, recycle - all under one digital roof. Can YOU help? Get in touch! ♻️

📧 [email protected]

#GiveForGood #CharitySelling

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

Tomorrow is World Mental Health Day! 💜🌍

For more about the day and some free tips on how to look out for your friends and family, check out: https://f.mtr.cool/jxmhnhqvap

#WorldMentalHealthDay #WMHD25 #WMHD