Summary
The Bread and Butter Thing is a charity that provides affordable food to families in need across the UK. It operates 111 hubs including one near Boston, which serves around 70 households weekly. This service helps families by offering groceries at a much lower cost, with a focus on reducing food waste.
Key Facts
- The Bread and Butter Thing has 111 hubs around the UK.
- The hub at Old Leake Community Centre serves about 70 households each week.
- Members pay £8.50 for food worth about £35.
- The Old Leake hub has supported about 850 members since February 2023.
- The hub has distributed around 9,400 food sets, equivalent to more than 291,000 meals.
- Each food set includes fresh produce, chilled items, and shelf-stable goods like pasta and cereal.
- The charity receives funding from Comic Relief.
- Volunteers contribute to the operation, creating a strong community spirit.
