This is an award-winning foodbank in South Shields that is close to me. It supports the local population but it does so much more than that. They support so many people in their time of need and has successfully engaged the local population to help them help others.

The vision at Hospitality & Hope is simple: 'To Create Hope in our Community'.Each day they see first hand how a lack of 'Hope' through difficult circumstances, whatever they may be, can affect a person's outlook and their future.

Through access to their services, they look to respond to the crisis that each person is facing in a practical way, through the 'Hospitality' of a hot meal, food and clothing and a shower if they need one.

From there they look to provide 'Hope' for a brighter future through help, signposting & access to other programmes.