Lowering Food Prices, Fuelling Hope
& Building Community
Hope 58 Community Interest Company ("Hope 58" for short) is a newly established not-for-profit company set up to take over (from our friends at Life Vineyard Church) the running of a network of Pop Up Pantries in Newcastle, North Tyneside, Gateshead and Washington.
Each pantry is run by local volunteers in a community facility such as a school or church hall. Pantries typically each open for a weekly 2 hour session and sell a range of food and household items at around half of normal retail price.
More Than Just Food: Addressing Social Isolation
We operate in communities experiencing deprivation and recognise that hardship extends beyond just the cost of food. Our pantries are intentionally designed as friendly drop-in centers.
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Affordable Access: Selling essential food and household items at around half of the normal retail price.
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Welcoming Hubs: Offering free tea, coffee, and a safe space for a friendly chat, directly tackling social isolation.
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Signposting Support: Connecting clients with other vital agencies to address specific, deeper needs beyond the pantry.
Our Network of Pop Up Pantries
Operating weekly in local community facilities across Tyne & Wear, powered by local volunteers.
Benwell Pop Up Pantry
Gateway church (The Sanctuary), St John's Rd, Benwell NE4 7TY
Operates: Mondays, 10:00 - 12:00
Elswick Pop Up Pantry
Cornerstone Church, Maple terrace, Elswick NE4 7SF
Operates: Thursdays, 14:00 - 16:00
Shieldfield Pop Up Pantry
Shieldfield Art Works (Holy Biscuit), 1 Clarence St, Shieldfield NE2 1YH
Operates: Tuesdays, 11:30 - 13:30
Percy Main Primary School Little Shop - school families only
Percy Main Primary School, North Tyneside
Operates: Mondays, 09:30 - 11:30
Gateshead Pop Up Pantry
Alive Church (St Georges Church), Durham Road, Shipcote NE8 4AJ
Operates: Fridays, 13:00 - 15:00
Wallsend Pop Up Pantry
Life Vineyard Church, The Allen, The Green, Wallsend NE28 7NP
Operates: Wednesdays, 13:30 - 15:30
Washington Pop Up Pantry
The Top Club, Manor Road, Sulgrave NE37 1BD
Operates: Thursdays, 09:00 - 11:00
A Collaborative Future: Governance and Management
Hope 58 was formed to transition the Pop Up Pantry network from Life Vineyard into a new, collaborative model. This structure ensures sustainability, scalability, and shared ownership.
We manage the complex logistics - sourcing and distributing stock, providing IT infrastructure, and comprehensive volunteer training - allowing our partner organisations who host the pantries to take a leading role in the governance, strategic management, and development of the network. This shared approach strengthens our community impact.
Join the Movement of Hope
Our work relies entirely on the generosity of time, resources, and partnership. There are many ways to support the Pop Up Pantry network.
Volunteer Time
Local volunteers are the heart of the Pantries. Help with setup, serving, chatting, or stock management at your local site.
Apply to Volunteer →Partner with Us
If your organization (school, church, community group) wants to host a new Pop Up Pantry, let's discuss governance and hosting.
Explore Partnership →Stock & Donations
We accept food and household item donations, or financial support to purchase necessary stock for distribution.
See Our Needs →Get in Touch with Hope 58
We'd love to hear from you, whether you're looking for help, want to volunteer, or wish to partner with us.
Email Us
info@hope58.uk
Write to us
Hope 58 Community Interest Company
The Allen, The Green,
Wallsend NE28 7NP