this christmas, change the present
This winter thousands of people all across Edinburgh are facing hunger and will be turning to foodbanks for help. Together, this Christmas, we can Change the Present and create an Edinburgh without foodbanks where everybody has what they need to thrive.
do your own reverse advent calendar
Put aside one of our most needed items a day for your Reverse Advent Calendar and gift someone the essentials this Christmas.
Our Reverse Advent Calendar is a great way to Change the Present this Christmas to help make sure people have enough food this festive season.
Our Reverse Advent Calendar is a great way to Change the Present this Christmas to help make sure people have enough food this festive season.
fundraise for us
Our fundraising team is on hand to help anyone and everyone raise money and Change the Present this Christmas.
They have resources to help you host your own Bake Sale, or Christmas Quiz, or fundraise at your Christmas party.
However you would like to get involved our very own Santa's helpers will be able to offer you ideas, tips, and advice.
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They have resources to help you host your own Bake Sale, or Christmas Quiz, or fundraise at your Christmas party.
However you would like to get involved our very own Santa's helpers will be able to offer you ideas, tips, and advice.
Contact:
this christmas, change the present
This Christmas you can Change the Present and help people across Edinburgh who are struggling to put food on the table this festive season. No one should have essential food items on their list to Santa, so please give what you can.
Run the santa dash
Join us on Sunday 22 December, at Cammo Estate, Edinburgh for a a 5k or 10k run to raise money to support Edinburgh families in crisis this Christmas.
Enjoy mince pies, hot chocolate, and some festive cheer while supporting the foodbanks.
Enjoy mince pies, hot chocolate, and some festive cheer while supporting the foodbanks.
Demand for our foodbanks in increasing:
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food parcels given out in December 2021
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food parcels given out in December 2022
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food parcels given out in December 2023
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food parcels given out so far in 2024
more than just a foodbank
We run seven foodbanks, registered with the Trussell Trust, across Edinburgh. These foodbanks provide people with emergency food provision that covers three square meals for three days.
We do a lot more to support our clients than just provide food. We also provide a range of support for people including housing and employment, and operate our own Money Advice Service.
Foodbanks
We operate seven foodbanks across the north west, central and east of Edinburgh.
Money Advice Service
Our Money Advice Service offers free confidential benefits, budgeting and debt advice
More than Food
We also provide toiletries and household cleaning supplies, signpost people to other agencies with free drop-in session for those services at our foodbanks.
Support us
Volunteer
Volunteers are the life blood of our charity. Your skills could be just what we need.
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