Junction 7 is a crisis intervention charity that is run by trustees and volunteers based at The ARK. We have an emergency foodbank . . . this is through email junc7tion@gmail.com or telephone.

The ARK is not open yet . . . so you cannot just come in like before Covid.

Most food bank clients come through a referral system, we are an independent foodbank affiliated with Independent Food Aid Network (IFAN) meaning we do not get food from a distribution centre, instead we rely on donations and funding to stock our foodbank.

Junction7 is also a partner of Fareshare and will help anyone that is willing to help themselves.

We do however, require relevant paperwork via email and evidence of why you have no money for food. We also supply pet food which is kindly donated by NASSL, once again this is for people in need.

Helping people with various different needs including housing, addictions, modern day slavery – we will do our best to put those in need in touch with the right organisation.

FOOD WASTE

‘Food Waste’ is not to be confused with an emergency food parcel. This means we collect food that is destined for land fill from Newton Aycliffe, Darlington, Spennymoor and Bishop Auckland.

This food is used in different projects, after sorting out it is then available for ANYONE to take.

Food Waste in our country is a large contribution to CO2 issues and through our partners, the food we collect helps eradicate food poverty.

COVID 19 – Throughout the pandemic Junction 7 had to re-evaluate our usual services. At the beginning we realised there was a need for a shopping service. People had money for food but couldn’t get out to shop. Our volunteers, following government guidelines, did shopping for these people, also phoning frequently to check on them. To date we have just under 50 clients who still require this service.

PACKED LUNCHES FOR CHILDREN

Funded by Livin and GAMP, we were able to provide a packed lunch during official school holidays, on average 200 children per day.

LOTTERY FUNDING

We were able to obtain funding from the Lotto Community Fund. This has meant we have been able to provide various activity packs for people in our communities.

THANK YOU

Without the kindness and support from the people of Newton Aycliffe and surrounding areas we couldn’t do as much as we do. A big thank you to our County Councillors and the Community Police for their support and help.

We would like to say a big thank you also to Livin for the support and free use of The ARK during the uncertain time we encountered.

We look forward to starting up our usual groups as soon as we can safely do so, this will include our community cafe, men’s group, drop in, youth group and craft group.

We have also been funded to complete more projects which we will be announcing soon . . . so watch this space!

junc7tion@gmail.com

07783 539167 or 07851 723647

Junction 7 at The ARK

8-9 Silverdale Place, Newton Aycliffe DL5 7DZ