RA!SE has teamed up with North Shields-based Three Kings Brewery and The Tanners Arms in Ouseburn to host A Pint For The Foodbanks on Saturday September 7.
The event has been created by RA!SE – a not-for-profit publication setup by the multi-disciplinary brand Passarella, which is run by Danny Broddle.
Three Kings Brewery, which has been brewing on the banks of the Tyne since 2012, has crafted a special citrusy beer called RA!SE Pilsner for the event.
“Our publication reports on global humanitarian issues,” said Danny. “100% of the profits from each issue goes to the cause we feature. It’s nothing short of a national disgrace that we have one happening right in front of our eyes here in the UK. Three million people felt the need to rely on a foodbank last year. Among them are people who keep our society propped up – working teachers, NHS staff and millions of others besides.
“We want as many people as possible to come and support our night. The concept is very simple – buy a pint of RA!SE Pilsner and all profits from your purchase will go towards Newcastle Foodbank, who will then distribute that money among the foodbanks they support in this region.”
RA!SE will also be using the event to launch its latest short-form publication, the seventh in the series, which has a special focus on the UK food poverty crisis. Previous issues of RA!SE have shone a light on global human rights issues such as human trafficking, the environmental consequences of fast fashion, and the Ukraine war.
Ewan McCann from Three Kings Brewery said: “We’re honoured to be doing our bit for A Pint For The Foodbanks, so we hope for a great turnout and plenty of people supporting the night at a fantastic venue. These issues are far too common for anyone to feel comfortable about in our part of the world so we have to do what we can to support them.”
Daz Goodwin from The Tanners Arms added: “When we were approached by Danny and the RA!SE team, it was a no-brainer for us. We’re a community-based pub and it’s a sad fact that so many in our community are blighted by the need to use foodbanks. We’re looking forward to what will be a great night that’ll raise important funds for Newcastle Foodbank.”
Newcastle Foodbank operates seven sites, including locations in the West End of the city, in Benwell and off Westgate Road, Leamington, Heaton, Denton and Byker.
John McCorry, CEO of Newcastle Foodbank, added: “While in recent months we have seen some of our busiest periods on record, thankfully with the generous and ongoing support of donors and volunteers we are able to help people in need from across the city. We’re incredibly grateful to RA!SE and their friends in the North East independent pub and brewing scene for supporting our charity’s work in communities throughout Newcastle.”
