The Bread and Butter Thing

National network of clubs bringing fresh, nutritious, affordable food to the heart of communities.

[The Bread and Butter Thing @TeamTBBT]

Here’s the why, what, how, where and wow of what we do!⭐️

We take quality surplus food and make life more affordable for families every week.

Partner, policymaker or volunteer? This is your story too.

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#TheBreadandButterThing

[Lucy Barlow @JazzRecluse]

@Wickes @TeamTBBT - helping people eat healthy even in the face of rising food costs AND combatting needless food waste! We wouldn’t have made it through last year without them!

[Energize @Energize_Group]

Here's our Energizers volunteering with @TeamTBBT!

This charity provides rescues food that would otherwise be thrown away. We helped prepare:

🚚 15 vans of food
🛒 200+ shopping bags ready for distribution
💖 Supplying 500+ families

#CSR #GivingBack #TheEnergizeWay

[The Northern Echo @TheNorthernEcho]

County Durham primary school launches affordable food hub https://t.co/aO1fJIBpRU

[The Bread and Butter Thing @TeamTBBT]

We might have gone for more of a throwback design but we had to get in on the act and do TBBT Packed!

We shared Part 1 earlier, here's Part 2:

#SpotifyWrapped

[Spotify @Spotify]

It’s time… Go get your Wrapped!
https://t.co/SyaZ4iQvE3

[The Bread and Butter Thing @TeamTBBT]

Forget Spotify Wrapped 2025, here are the stats you never knew you needed...

Our amazing staff, members, volunteers and partners rock more than any playlist! 🤘

#SpotifyWrapped

[Third Sector @ThirdSector]

"It's no good just saying life's really tough for people. Because everyone knows that."

Vic Harper on how @TeamTBBT plans to influence policy decisions by presenting civil servants with evidence gathered from its distribution hubs.

🎧 Podcast: https://t.co/0aMVLomgnS

[The Bread and Butter Thing @TeamTBBT]

The @BigGive Christmas Challenge starts on 2 Dec!

Forget Black Friday and help us make affordable food more accessible for thousands of families instead:
https://t.co/BE6pKVQvkv

#BigGiveChristmasChallenge2025 #BlackFriday

[The Bread and Butter Thing @TeamTBBT]

Paul turned up to our podcast record dressed as a sausage, then reminded us why we love working with partners like @PorkyWhitesUK!

Listen to our chat with Fran & Paul on A Slice of Bread and Butter now: https://t.co/1yD42KzT4m

[Third Sector @ThirdSector]

"We want them to pick up the phone and give us the food rather than thinking, well, the bin's just there, that's a lot easier."

Vic Harper on how @TeamTBBT prioritises service standards in its work with commercial partners to secure food.

🎧 Podcast: https://t.co/0aMVLomgnS

[Third Sector @ThirdSector]

🎧 How a national charity is fostering hyperlocal connections

@EmilyPBurt and @LHRouse hear from Vic Harper about @TeamTBBT's holistic approach to community engagement.

Listen here: https://t.co/0aMVLomOdq

[The Bread and Butter Thing @TeamTBBT]

On the @ThirdSector podcast, we talked about something that makes us tick: partnerships.

We’re the UK’s largest B2C food charity, supporting around 100K families a week, but it wouldn't be possible without the people & organisations who work with us.

https://t.co/jej6mSUZxS

[The Bread and Butter Thing @TeamTBBT]

Want to spread festive cheer? Help our members put good food on the table and make life a little more affordable!

1. Share this opportunity and save our campaign page link: https://t.co/BE6pKVR3a3

2. Between 2–9 December, visit the page and make a donation.

#ChristmasChallenge

[Big Give @BigGive]

The #ChristmasChallenge is almost here, and from 2–9 December, your donation to over 1,500 incredible charities can be doubled.

We’re kicking things off with a special message from @PrueLeith, @GaryLineker and Imelda Staunton.

Explore the charities now: https://t.co/dA2sVut41F

[The Bread and Butter Thing @TeamTBBT]

RT @Food_Foundation: 📈 Latest @ONS figures show food inflation has risen by 4.9%.

The affordability of food has become one of the definin…

[The Bread and Butter Thing @TeamTBBT]

@CheshireEast @CVSCE @Alhighfields Thanks for all the amazing work our volunteers do and thanks to you for spreading the word!

[Cheshire East Council @CheshireEast]

Affordable food clubs making a difference 🍽️

Every Monday in Alsager, volunteers turn surplus food into support for local families.

Reducing waste ✅
Supporting communities ✅
Bringing people together 💪

Find out more: https://t.co/NTevsoGvLg

@TeamTBBT @CVSCE @Alhighfields

[The Bread and Butter Thing @TeamTBBT]

Are you or anyone you know missing out on pension credit?

New figures reveal large regional gaps in those receiving benefit which could be worth around £4,300 a year!

Check your eligibility now: https://t.co/d8MuDSdnMy

#PensionCredit

[The London Community Foundation @London_cf]

Earlier this week, we gathered together in Manchester to celebrate, discuss & learn from this summer's @Sainsburys Nourish The Nation HAF programme, in partnership with @ComicRelief. Much to take away to strengthen & improve community funding programmes in London & across the UK.

[The Food Foundation @Food_Foundation]

✅ Prime Minister @Keir_Starmer has made a personal commitment to improving children's health & nutrition!

But will he deliver on school food? Our Executive Director Anna Taylor unpacks his pledge in our latest podcast.

🎧 Listen in full: https://t.co/is3jWlnwkW
#FreeSchoolMeals #WorldDiabetesDay

[The Bread and Butter Thing @TeamTBBT]

We're proud to partner with @comicrelief and chat with Georgia about how @sainsburys Nourish the Nation is changing lives.

Their support has helped us share over 10.4m meals with more than 7,000 members across our communities.

Listen to the podcast now!

@SainsburysNews

[The Bread and Butter Thing @TeamTBBT]

@Booktrust Lovely video and so magical to be part of this.

We're open to anyone with many of our members working parents trying to make their budgets stretch.

It's lovely to offer them extras like this at our food clubs! 🧡