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 • 38 episodes
A Slice of Bread and Butter
Latest Episodes
PARTNER SPECIAL: The science secrets behind the humble banana with Fyffes
Ever wondered why a banana curves? Or how long it takes for a pineapple to mature before its voyage to the UK? Join Mark and Justin as they get geeky about tropical fruit with Sophie and Shania from Fyffes. Enjoy a glimpse behind th...
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Paws, pension credits and being a good neighbour: Meet Marie
This week, Mark and Alex sit down with Marie, a dog-loving, community-driven retired nursery nurse who’s only recently discovered pension credits after months of financial struggle. Tune in as we chat about the importance of being a good neighb...
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IMPACT SPECIAL Part 2: Affordable nutrition for thriving communities with Dr. Megan Blake
Welcome to the second part of our Slice of Bread and Butter podcast Impact specials! Once again, we’re joined by the brilliant Dr. Megan Blake, Senior Lecturer and Food Insecurity Scholar from the University of Sheffield. This time, we’re chatt...
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IMPACT SPECIAL Part 1: Revolutionising food support with Dr. Megan Blake
Welcome to the first edition of our Impact special two-part Slice of Bread and Butter podcast! This week, we are joined by our friend and all round accessible food expert, Dr. Megan Blake from the University of Sheffield. As part of ou...
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Pensions, pain and passion: The Chronicles of Kelly
Meet Kelly, a spirited WASPI woman whose life took a life-altering turn after a carjacking incident. We caught up with Kelly about being at the mercy of government sudden shift in pension age, the aftermath of a traumatic event, chocolate blanc...
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