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Food and Solidarity

@foodandsolidarity.bsky.social

A democratic, non-profit, and member-led organisation for low/no to moderate income people – fighting for our members utilising direct action! Tel: 07393 101018 www.foodandsolidarity.org/join

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Food and Solidarity@foodandsolidarity.bsky.social · 10mo ago

There’s a romantic idea that if every neighbourhood grew food, our cities could feed themselves. Why does this idea runs up against land ownership, supermarket power and the way markets are organised, and why small farms alone can’t and won't meet urban need under those conditions?

Volunteers from Food & Solidarity packing fresh fruit parcels, including bananas and oranges, at a community food distribution point. Text overlay reads: ‘Can Small-Scale Growing “Feed the World”?’ with a link to Part 2 of the Food Logistics series. The blog explores whether local small-scale farming can meet urban food needs, and how colonialism, supermarket power, and land ownership shape today’s food system. Food & Solidarity campaigns for housing justice, against child poverty, and for a food system based on solidarity not charity.
Food and Solidarity@foodandsolidarity.bsky.social · 11mo ago

From making engaging TikToks to getting one-to-one organising conversation skills and skills in how you can organise your community, members of Food & Solidarity are able to access hands-on trainings that build real power in our workplaces, communities, and homes.

Collage of Food & Solidarity members at actions, outdoor gatherings, and distributing fresh food. A banner in one photo reads “FOOD & SOLIDARITY: Towards an organised workplace, community, and household.” Overlaid text invites members to sign up for practical skills trainings, asking them to choose which sessions and dates suit them best.Two photos of Food & Solidarity members leafletting and door-knocking in their neighbourhood. Overlaid text announces two training sessions: Community Organising: From Gripe to Power: an in-person Saturday session on turning frustration into campaigns and collective wins. Organising Conversations: a fixed-date training on one-to-one conversations, scheduled for Sunday 2 November 2025.A graphic with large logos of TikTok, Open Collective, and Google Docs in the background. Overlaid text promotes three upcoming training sessions: Open Collective Administration: a session on transparent community fund management, open to non-members. Using Google Docs for Collaborative Work: a hands-on intro to shared documents. Making a Video: Idea to Finished Product: an in-person Saturday workshop on creating short videos for TikTok or Reels.
Food and Solidarity@foodandsolidarity.bsky.social · last yr.

🚨 EVICTION UPDATE: Dennis is STILL fighting eviction, but we’re fighting back. After months in hotels, Dennis was given a flat, only to face another eviction? This is how the system fails people. ✅ Our strategy is working: The Chronicle covered his story www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-e...

Man who spent months living in hotels fears he is about to be made homeless

Dennis Cran has been told he must leave his flat in Vallum Court, on Westgate Road

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Food and Solidarity@foodandsolidarity.bsky.social · last yr.

❗️NO MORE GROWING UP POOR!❗️We fight for our kids and our communities. We won't be silent while Keir Starmer lies and our Labour MPs hide. Do they think it's right that 1 in 5 kids in the North East live in poverty? That 1 in 5 kids don't get the food they need?

Chloe-Louise Reilly, the Green Party's North East mayoral candidate, smiles while holding a flyer for the "No More Growing Up Poor" campaign. She is wearing a grey hoodie with a green lanyard and is seated in a wheelchair. Behind her, people stand near a banner that reads "DEFEND WELFARE." To the left is a quote of her expressing full support for the campaign, and in the top-right corner is the Food & Solidarity logo. Text reads 'Food & Solidarity shows the power of communities coming together to support each other and fight for change. No one should have to struggle alone, and grassroots action is vital in challenging the injustices people face - whether it’s housing, immigration, or the right to meet basic needs. As North Tyneside’s Green Party mayoral candidate, I fully support the No More Growing Up Poor Campaign and the work being done to ensure people have dignity, security, and a voice in the fight for a fairer future.'
Food and Solidarity@foodandsolidarity.bsky.social · last yr.

📢 Want to Get Involved? Come Along & Find Out More! 📢 Every month, we pack and distribute food parcels—but we can’t do it alone. 💪 As a membership organisation, we prioritise volunteer roles for our members.

Volunteer for April 2025 – Help Pack & Deliver Essential Parcels — Food & Solidarity

Sign up to volunteer with Food & Solidarity in April 2025! Help pack and deliver essential parcels to members. Flexible roles available—join our community effort today.

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Food and Solidarity@foodandsolidarity.bsky.social · last yr.

🚨 Tired of being told “Ah well, there’s nothing you can do”? There’s plenty you can do—but only if you’re organised. Bosses and landlords count on people feeling isolated. That’s why they get away with crap wages, unsafe conditions, and homes falling apart.

An image of Food & solidarity Members visiting a GMB picket in Newcastle. Text says "How joining Food & Solidarity supercharges your union membership! Your dues= your power. We don't rely on funders. We rely on each other. When we pay in, we can fight back. No bosses. No landlords. No strings attached. FOOD & SOLIDARITY Towards an organised workplace, community, and household."
Food and Solidarity@foodandsolidarity.bsky.social · last yr.

Black mould is a silent killer in our homes—causing serious health risks and endangering lives. Landlords often don't act. Join Food & Solidarity and demand safe, healthy housing for all!#BlackMould #MouldIsPolitical #SafeHomes

Fixing Black Mould: Why It’s a Political Fight for Safe Homes — Food & Solidarity

Millions in the UK live with black mould due to landlord neglect and political inaction. Fixing it isn’t just about cleaning—it’s about demanding safe, healthy homes for all.

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QM_UCU@qmucu.bsky.social · last yr.

Brilliant piece highlighting what’s at stake in these unconscionable cuts to #UKHE — the background, the current situation, the ramifications: it’s all there, neatly laid out in one short blogpost. Thanks for this and for the practical solidarity in food parcels, @foodandsolidarity.bsky.social!

Mass University Job Cuts in the North East: Why Supporting Striking Workers Matters — Food & Solidarity

With nearly 1,000 university jobs at risk in the North East, mass redundancies threaten workers and communities. Learn why union membership, community empowerment, and solidarity with striking univers...

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Food and Solidarity@foodandsolidarity.bsky.social · last yr.

No More Growing Up Poor: Breakfast Clubs & The Fight for Real Change Child poverty in the UK is a crisis. The delay of the National School Breakfast Programme to 2026 is yet another failure. While politicians run for photo ops, grassroots groups like Food & Solidarity demand real change.

A digitally edited collage with a bold, urgent style. The background features a blurred image of a school cafeteria with tables and chairs. On the left, there is a historic Black Panther Party sign reading: “FREE BREAKFAST FOR CHILDREN SERVED HERE”, with a black panther symbol underneath. On the right, there is a faded and stylized image of a group of politicians; runners wearing charity sponsorship gear. Overlaying the image is bold text in white, red, and dark blue: - “Child Poverty isn’t a PR Stunt. It’s a Crisis.” - (Red & White): *“1 in 4 children in the UK live in poverty. & Free breakfasts delayed until 2026. Enough is enough.”* - Bottom Call-to-Action (Dark Blue & White): *“Charity won’t end poverty. Organising will. Join Food & Solidarity.”* The design visually contrasts grassroots efforts (Black Panther breakfast program) with performative charity (charity runs) to highlight the need for systemic change.
Food and Solidarity@foodandsolidarity.bsky.social · 2y ago

🏆 We’re officially a big issue Changemaker 2025! 🏆 We don’t wait for politicians to fix things—we organise. 🏠 Housing casework & eviction resistance Last year, we fought alongside members facing unlawful evictions and unsafe housing, forcing landlords and the council to take action.

A collage of five images showcases Food & Solidarity's activism: 1. Top image: A large group of people stand outside a modern building, holding a red Food & Solidarity banner and a long photo petition featuring images of members and families. 2. Bottom left: A group of activists in winter clothing stand behind a table covered in a red Food & Solidarity banner. They hold signs and display information about housing and eviction resistance. The ground is covered in snow. 3. Bottom centre: Protesters march outside a large weapons factory, holding a red Food & Solidarity banner. Some carry Palestinian flags. 4. Right centre: Two people laughing, one wearing a green coat, the other in a beige blouse, who is smiling. A wooden deck and stacked food crate are visible in the background. 5. Bottom right: A colourful graphic with geometric shapes reads "We're a Big Issue Changemaker 2025", with the Big Issue logo at the bottom.
Elaine Francis@greenlainey.bsky.social · 2y ago

I’ve just joined @foodandsolidarity.bsky.social They’re amazing - you can join here too: www.foodandsolidarity.org/join

A democratic, non-profit, and member-led organisation for low/no to moderate income people — Food & Solidarity

Fighting for our members and providing household parcels. We fight for members using our collective power. For issues including housing, immigration, and any other affairs in the lives of our members,...

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Food and Solidarity@foodandsolidarity.bsky.social · 2y ago

🌟 Big News: Pauline Has Moved Into Her New Home! 🌟 After facing an unfair eviction notice (S21) despite her landlord neglecting repairs, Pauline has finally moved into a new flat. We even brought her a plant to mark this fresh start. 🌱 Here’s how it happened:

Photo of Pauline and her cat. Text repeated in post
Food and Solidarity@foodandsolidarity.bsky.social · 2y ago

 Meet our member Jade, whose case embodies the power of community at Food & Solidarity. Over the summer, she faced a Section 21 eviction, fought to get her deposit back, and had to leave another flat due to affordability. The stress was overwhelming. 1/3

An image showing a smiling person holding a handwritten sign that says "THANK-YOU Food & Solidarity!!" in large, colorful letters with small smiley faces drawn around it. The image includes a testimonial in a blue text box, saying: "I swiftly gained the deposit back for the old flat, moved out of the new and also got my deposit back from them without any hassle. I can’t believe how easily everything went, having that community support to help in my time of need was so unbelievably heartwarming. Thank you so much 💜." The Food & Solidarity logo appears in the top right corner, and the word "Win" is prominently displayed in bold red text on the right side.