The Bread and Butter Thing

TBBT is having a transformative effect on people’s lives and on deprived communities across the north of England – but we simply wouldn't exist without our volunteers. Representing over 90% of our workforce, they provide critical support to our warehouse teams and are fundamental to the TBBT operation, whether sorting and packing stock in our warehouse, driving our vans, or at our community hubs helping to pack bags and serve members. Our volunteer teams are made up of people from the local area who know most of the members we serve in each of our hubs, feel ownership of the service and see TBBT as part of their community. They provide us with insight into the needs of their communities and how we can improve our service. Their hard work and dedication has helped to strengthen those communities and create friendships and a sense of belonging as they work together. In an unprecedented year, our amazing volunteers have helped to keep our service going at a time when it is more vital and in demand than ever – not just for the food it provides, but also the invaluable contact at a time when so many are feeling especially isolated.