At The Bread and Butter Thing, the food bags might get people through the door, but it’s the warm welcome, the chat and the cuppa that keep so many coming back. That’s why Big Brew Time has become a mainstay of our food clubs. It is simple, it is friendly, and it makes a world of difference. Discover how Big Brew Time at The Bread and Butter Thing turns food collections into community moments with free tea, conversation, and connection.

At The Bread and Butter Thing, Christmas doesn’t mean slowing down, it’s business as usual, just with a bit more tinsel! Our vans keep moving, our teams keep packing, and our volunteers keep welcoming people at hubs up and down the country.

Every year, millions of pumpkins go uneaten after Halloween. But they’re much more than decorations and can be turned into tasty, comforting meals for the colder months. We’re making the most of autumn’s surplus with pumpkins and other seasonal produce from Aldi and our other food partners. with simple recipes and videos to help you turn them into warming soups, pasta dishes and more.

According to the latest ONS Opinions and Lifestyle Survey, people who volunteer their time to support The Bread and Butter Thing are amongst the most dedicated 17% of adults in the UK.

TBBT, with its dedicated teams of volunteers in Greater Manchester and Darlington, has been awarded the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service, the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK - the equivalent of an MBE.

As well as keeping power flowing across the region, key workers from Electricity North West are also working as volunteers to ensure people across Greater Manchester don’t go without food.