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The UK government is considering making £5bn in cuts to financial support for ill and disabled people. Edinburgh Food Project opposes these cuts in the strongest terms.   The changes will affect around 1 million people and are “likely to reduce the Treasury funding” to pay for welfare benefits in Scotland, the BBC reports. Some people …

Edinburgh Food Project opposes ‘cruel and counterproductive’ cuts to social security. Read More »

Due to the extreme weather predicted tomorrow, we have reluctantly taken the decision to close all our foodbank centres and our warehouse tomorrow Friday 24 January for safety reasons. Please do not to travel to any of our locations on Friday. We will return to our usual schedule on Monday once the storm has passed.

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 …

Craigmillar Community Hub – Impact Report Read More »

“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 »

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 …

Ukraine Resettlement – Edinburgh Welcome Hub Read More »

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 Poverty Alliance are looking for help Read More »

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 …

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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.