The Bread and Butter Thing

The Bread and Butter Thing at Loftus Hub

The Bread and Butter Thing (TBBT) is a food club at Loftus Hub. It is open to everyone.

The club helps people save money on food and stops good food from being thrown away. The food comes from supermarkets, farms and food producers. Instead of going to waste, it is shared with local people.

Members can buy a food package each week. The package will include fresh fruit and vegetables, chilled food, and everyday cupboard items. The food is worth much more than the small weekly cost, helping people make their money go further.

How it works

Join The Bread and Butter Thing by text message or find out more through the website.
Each week, you will get a text asking if you would like to order a food package.
Reply to the text if you would like food that week.
You do not have to order every week. Order only when you need to.
Pick up your food from Loftus Hub 2.00pm until 2:30pm on collection day.

Join us for The Big Brew

Why not come along a little earlier and join us at The Big Brew from 1.30pm?

Free tea and coffee are available, and everyone is welcome. It is a chance to meet people, have a chat and find out about local groups and support.

We often talk about food and share ideas for meals and recipes. This can be helpful when food packages include fruit or vegetables that you do not use very often.

Our friendly volunteers will welcome you and can tell you about other activities and support in the local area.

The Bread and Butter Thing is a charity that works across the UK. In Loftus, it works with Tees Valley Rural Action and East Cleveland Good Neighbours. Together, we help people save money on food, cut waste and get good quality food close to home.

The Big Brew is also a warm and friendly place to meet people and spend time with others in the community.