In August 2023 Edinburgh Food Project opened a new Community Hub at the Thistle Centre of Wellbeing in Craigmillar. The Hub is a partnership between the Edinburgh Food Project and the Thistle Foundation that brings together, under one roof, a suite of support tailored to meet the needs of the local community. It has been …
“It’s time for me to build my own skills and knowledge, and my new role at Change Mental Health offers me the opportunity to learn and grow and to develop my career. But Edinburgh Food Project has been a brilliant place to work and I’m confident that the next Director will find it every bit …
Edinburgh Food Project Director Bethany Biggar is leaving to explore pastures new Read More »
Edinburgh Food Project is committed to ending the need for foodbanks and to making sure that everyone has what they need to thrive. Our foodbank centres have been welcoming drop-ins from other agencies for some time, and our dedicated Money Advice Service has been helping people to make financial gains. We wanted to bring everything together …
The City of Edinburgh Council has been operating its welcome hub from Gogarburn House as part of an arrangement with NatWest. These arrangements came to an end on 31 May and a new welcome hub started operating on 1 June. The City of Edinburgh Council has confirmed the new location for the welcome hub will …
Trussell Trust’s Guarantee Our Essential Campaign Trussell Trust are currently running a campaign, Guarantee our Essentials, in partnership with the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF), calling on the UK government to enshrine in law the amount people need to ensure the basic rate of Universal Credit at least covers the essentials. Universal Credit should offer support …
Are you a parent working in hospitality in Edinburgh? Can you help us? What? We are looking to talk to parents about your experiences of working in hospitality (e.g. waiter/waitresses, receptionists, chefs, housekeepers). Conversations will last 1 hour and take place in-person or online. If you take part, you will be invited to participate in …
The City of Edinburgh Council have set up an arrival process for people who have been displaced by the conflict in Ukraine and who have chosen to come to live in the Edinburgh area. They are working closely with Scottish Government and other partners, including Volunteer Edinburgh, EVOC, Edinburgh Airport and Police Scotland, to ensure …
As of Tuesday 7th February, 2023, the Craigmillar food bank will no longer be located at Let’s Talk. It is moving just along the road to the Potter’s House Church, 32 Niddrie Mains Road EH16 4BG. This will be the food bank’s address for the foreseeable future.
Leith Theatre are hosting an advice coffee morning with ourselves and a number of our partner organisations on Wed 22 Feb. Why not drop in, warm up, have a cuppa and get some advice and support on a wide range of issues?
National Galleries of Scotland are running a free families workshop for children aged 5-12 and their families who use the Edinburgh Food Project. When: Tuesday 14 February 2023, 10:30 – 12.30pm Where: Scottish National Portrait Gallery – 1 Queen Street, Edinburgh EH2 1JD What: How to Book: To book a space please email: [email protected] We …
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