The Bread and Butter Thing
@TeamTBBT
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National network of clubs bringing fresh, nutritious, affordable food to the heart of communities.
Joined February 2010
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. Watch. Share. Be part of something brilliant. #TheBreadandButterThing
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What they said!👇 This year, thanks to our food partners, thousands of pumpkins will find a better home in our members’ bags. Most are carving pumpkins — not the easiest to cook with, but roasted and blended they make a lovely soup or pasta sauce. #pumpkins
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More amazing corporate volunteers in our warehouse! If your team are looking for somewhere to volunteer and make a difference, visit our website now: https://t.co/vxRZ8hvNju
breadandbutterthing.org
Support community food initiatives by volunteering at Bread and Butter Thing. Help in warehouses, deliver food, and make a difference today.
We recently volunteered with The Bread and Butter Thing - @TeamTBBT, a food club supporting communities across the UK. 🥖🧈 We sorted and packed fresh produce for local families, making nutritious food accessible while reducing waste. A rewarding way to give back!👏
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🗣️ 'This isn’t just a cost of living crisis... food insecurity has become chronic for many families' Vic Harper CEO of @TeamTBBT says growing numbers of working people are struggling to afford food. Read more: ➡️ https://t.co/99Idtcaygj
#CostOfLivingCrisis
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We’re so proud of our member, James for sharing his story on the NEW series - A Recipe For… with our partners @sainsburys and @comicrelief, hosted by @sikingofficial. Watch here: https://t.co/u8ZpW7rrXm
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Something new is coming to @sainsburys YouTube and we're so excited... Tune in tomorrow to find out more! 🧡 https://t.co/KFc61FTKqu
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Manchester’s Lord-Lieutenant, Diane Hawkins shares what makes The Bread and Butter Thing unique, and why recognising our volunteers matters more than ever. Thank you so much for visiting our Barton Moss hub! @GMLO_UK #ManchesterLieutenancy
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Thanks @TeamTBBT for this blog and recognising potential of @NALC local councils “In Old Leake, the parish council's backing helped transform a good idea into a thriving reality - offering not just funding and governance support, but encouragement” and advocacy too.
📝 In our latest blog, @TeamTBBT shares how Old Leake’s community hub went from a simple idea to a village lifeline - with parish council support helping deliver food, friendship, and real local impact every week.
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Inflation in the UK held steady at 3.8% in the 12 months to September. Emma Vardy had more details on #BBCBreakfast
https://t.co/sElgOkecZ7
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We’ve had a very special guest at our Barton Moss hub today! @GMLO_UK Diane Hawkins, The Lord-Lieutenant visited to see all the amazing work our hub leader, volunteers and school staff do. Look out for videos soon… #ManchesterLieutenant
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📝 In our latest blog, @TeamTBBT shares how Old Leake’s community hub went from a simple idea to a village lifeline - with parish council support helping deliver food, friendship, and real local impact every week.
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Discover how parish and town councils, volunteers and The Bread and Butter Thing are transforming lives.
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🚨 Nearly six million adults are struggling to afford healthy food according to our latest #FoodInsecurity Tracker. One in seven households with children are affected meaning they are cutting back on meals or skipping food for a day. Read more: ➡️ https://t.co/99Idtcaygj
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The UK economy grew slightly in August, according to the latest official figures. The economy expanded by 0.1%, the Office for National Statistics said, after contracting by 0.1% in July. https://t.co/W6kUC9x51o
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The 0.1% growth follows a slight contraction in the economy during July, official figures show.
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On #WorldFoodDay listen to Rachel and Zeta from @MindinSalford on A Slice of Bread and Butter podcast. They share how Money and Me has helped people reduce their food costs building their confidence and mental health resilience. Listen here:
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Ever felt that knot in your stomach when the phone rings or another brown envelope lands on the mat? We go straight at that feeling with the Money and Me team from Mind in Salford, unpacking how...
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We're proud to share information from a brilliant local service! Visit https://t.co/kUKRcv5mqq search @teamtbbt on socials.
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Money and mental health are deeply connected! Zeta & Rachel from @MindinSalford's Money and Me service share how their new group sessions can help people in Salford feel more in control of both. Listen here: https://t.co/nUVsQ7UWtZ
#WorldMentalHealthDay
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Love dogs? Love award-winning podcasts? You'll love this! A mum of twins in Crewe shares how our food club helps her keep them fed with healthy food. https://t.co/4VWqSfyFhu
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A front room in Crewe, a panting old dog, and a mum of three-year-old twins who can turn one cooked chicken into three meals without breaking the bank. We sit down with Belle to unpack how an £8.50...
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Fantastic to see some of the £13.6 million Defra funding being used by food clubs like The Bread and Butter Thing in Trafford Park. We're tackling food poverty in communities by redistributing surplus farm produce. Labour's Plan for Change is delivering.
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Environment and Rural Affairs Minister, Mary Creagh paid a visit to The Bread and Butter Thing as part of the Government’s Tackling Food Surplus at the Farm Gate Grant Scheme.
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Our podcast won a Silver award in the Impact category at the British Podcast Awards. We’ll take that! 🥈 Listen to A Slice of Bread and Butter podcast to hear stories from the frontline of UK cost of living crisis now! https://t.co/nn28bEDwhB
#BritishPodcastAwards
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Helen, a teacher at Bootle's Hillside High School knows how practical support can transform children’s lives. As politicians gather in Liverpool, her podcast is a reminder that families across the country need action now: https://t.co/l7bl8yAHlg
#LabourConference2025
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