We are now in a position to have all of our foodbank centres open:
- Broughton
- Grassmarket
- Prestonfield
- Tollcross
- South Queensferry
- Pilton
- Craigmillar
- Clermiston (formerly known as Rannoch) – w/c 9/11/20
Please note some of our foodbank centres have changed premises, please visit the locations page for up to date opening times and addresses.
We are no longer offering a delivery service.
COVID procedures at the Centres
At each of the centres there will be strict COVID guidance in place:
Before entering the centre:
- Queue outside the building (like at the supermarkets)
- Provide Test and Protect information to the host volunteer (people can opt not to)
- Wear a face mask (EFP can provide disposable masks if needed)
- Sanitise their hands (sanitiser provided by EFP)
While in the centre:
- There are 4 stations:
- Admin
- Food parcel
- Toiletries and extras
- Leaflets
- Only one person is allowed at each station at a time, to allow for 2m between clients.
- Stations with volunteers, will have 2 tables – to allow 2m between the volunteers and clients
- Unfortunately, we are not yet able to offer tea/coffee and a place to sit and chat.