Foodbank Friday 2025: Supplier donations
As the cost of living crisis continues to place intense pressure on communities across the UK, the support provided through Foodbank Friday matters more than ever. Demand for essentials remains high, and every contribution helps make sure Newcastle West End Foodbank can continue its vital work supporting families experiencing hardship.
This year, we once again reached out to our suppliers and they have responded with some incredible donations. Alongside the kindness of our customers, these contributions will make a meaningful difference to the thousands of individuals relying on the foodbank.
Who Gives A Crap
Our long standing partners Who Gives A Crap have returned with yet another generous donation. Known for their planet friendly, plastic free toilet paper and their commitment to global sanitation projects, the brand continues to show that doing good and doing business can go hand in hand. Their contribution of 864 toilet rolls makes sure more families can access everyday essentials too often taken for granted.
Weleda
Natural beauty pioneer Weleda has stepped up with a brilliant selection of personal care items. From their soothing deodorants to their iconic Skin Food body lotion, these products will help support self care for individuals and families facing challenging times. This year they have kindly donated:
- 300 x Eucalyptus & Peppermint Deodorant Sticks
- 300 x Sensitive Deodorant Sticks
- 50 x Skin Food body lotions
Soap Folk
The wonderful team at Soap Folk have donated a bundle of their characterful “wonky” products – perfectly usable bath cubes and soaps that may look a little different but deliver the same gentle, organic goodness. It’s a great example of reducing waste while doing good in the community.
Seep
Eco cleaning champions Seep have continued their mission to reduce plastic waste with a practical and helpful donation of sturdy rubber gloves, an essential household item that often gets overlooked. These will go directly to families in need, supporting day to day cleaning and home care.
Salt of the Earth
Award winning natural deodorant brand Salt of the Earth has gifted nearly 200 natural deodorants in a range of scents and types. Their gentle, effective products will help make sure more people have access to personal care essentials that support wellbeing and confidence.
Natracare
Period poverty remains a widespread and deeply concerning issue in the UK. Natracare, known for their organic, plastic free period care, have donated a full pallet of pads and liners, a remarkable 1,000 essential items that will offer immediate relief to those who need them most.
Watch this space
This is just the first round of 2025 supplier donations and we are incredibly grateful to every brand stepping forward to help.
Part two is on the way, where we’ll share details of additional contributions!
