
A Slice of Bread and Butter
The voice of The Bread and Butter Thing - with stories from the frontline of the cost of living crisis from one of the UK's leading food charities.
Podcasting since 2022 • 69 episodes
A Slice of Bread and Butter
Latest Episodes
Money, Minds, and the Jam Jar Fix
Ever felt that knot in your stomach when the phone rings or another brown envelope lands on the mat? We go straight at that feeling with the Money and Me team from Mind in Salford, unpacking how money stress and mental health lock into a viciou...
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27:39

Bel, Twins, and the Beetroot Debate
A front room in Crewe, a panting old dog, and a mum of three-year-old twins who can turn one cooked chicken into three meals without breaking the bank. We sit down with Belle to unpack how an £8.50 membership with The Bread and Butter Thing str...
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17:40

Breaking Bread: Inside Hillside High's Community Impact
Helen Thornton welcomes us into Hillside High School in Bootle, where the stark reality of educational inequality meets unwavering community spirit. As both a teacher and Bread and Butter Thing volunteer, Helen offers a compassionate, ground-le...
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22:41

Garfield's Story: Theatre, Food Waste, and Community
From the bright lights of theatre to the humble act of sharing food with neighbours, Garfield Allen's story shows how The Bread and Butter Thing touches lives in unexpected ways.Garfield, a freelance theatre producer with 40 years of ex...
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18:47

The Rainbow on Your Plate: Hammonds' 125-Year Food Legacy
Ever wondered what happens when a 125-year-old family farm meets a modern food charity? The magic that unfolds is changing how communities access fresh, nutritious food across Britain.This episode takes us behind the scenes with Jon Ham...
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