Durham Dales Health Federation have collected over 250 items varying from gifts to hygiene products, for the local food bank hosted by The Angel Trust in Bishop Auckland.

DDHF held a raffle, for which all proceeds were to fund further items to donate to those in need. The Angel Trust support County Durham Food Banks who work directly with The Trussell Trust to provide emergency food and support to those in need.

The Angel Trust are the only official Food Bank in Bishop Auckland. Our Social Prescribing Link Workers and Care Coordinators have signposted and referred patients to The Trussel Trust for support with access to Food Banks across Durham Dales.

‘In the UK, more than 14 million people are living in poverty. To access The Angel Trust food bank, for yourself or someone you are concerned about you need a referral from The Trussell Trust. To get a referral, call The Trussell Trust on 0191 303 7559 and tell them you live in Bishop Auckland and you would like to attend Angel Trust Food Bank.’

The Angel Trust https://www.angeltrust.co.uk/

‘Winter is the busiest time for food banks in the Trussell community. We expect this year to be just as challenging as more people struggle to afford even the essentials at this expensive time of year.’