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Christmas Appeal 2021

2021 has proved to be another difficult year for families finding themselves in food poverty, through no fault of their own.  COVID19 continued to impact on people in poverty most of all. In October, the £20 uplift to Universal Credit was removed and the financial support to people furloughed ended. Energy prices have also increased …

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Virgin Money Giving Closure

You may have received an email or seen an announcement on social media that Virgin Money will close their charity giving platform, Virgin Money Giving, on 30th November 2021. We have used Virgin Money Giving since we opened in 2012 as our main platform for people to donate monthly, provide one-off donations and organise fundraising …

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All Foodbanks OPEN (w/c 28/6/2021)

We are now in a position to have all of our foodbank centres open: BroughtonGrassmarketPrestonfieldTollcrossSouth QueensferryPiltonCraigmillarClermiston Please note some of our foodbank centres have changed premises, please visit the locations page for up to date opening times and addresses. The final date for food deliveries will be Friday 25th June. (last referral 16:00 on Thursday …

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COVID DELIVERY SERVICE (Jan 21)

Following the First Minister’s announcement 04/01/2021 – to protect the health and wellbeing of our volunteers and clients, and to make sure that we can continue to provide a vital service during the COVID pandemic, we will be once again temporarily moving to a delivery service with effect from Friday 8th January. The delivery service …

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Tesco 3 Day Christmas Collection

This time of year can be very difficult for families and individuals who are already managing on extremely tight budgets. The Food Collection is a partnership between Tesco, the Trussell Trust, and FareShare. For three days each year, in the lead-up to Christmas, Tesco organises and hosts a nationwide drive to encourage customers to buy …

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All Foodbanks now OPEN (w/c 9/11/20)

We are now in a position to have all of our foodbank centres open: BroughtonGrassmarketPrestonfieldTollcrossSouth QueensferryPiltonCraigmillarClermiston (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 …

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Christmas Appeal 2020

2020 has been a year of uncertainty, worry and stress for many people with COVID having an impact on everyone’s day-to-day lives. For hundreds of people in Edinburgh it has meant accessing a foodbank centre for the first time. We have continued to protect and serve the most financially vulnerable throughout 2020– ensuring no-one goes …

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Pilton and Craigmillar – REOPENING

Pilton and Craigmillar – REOPENING We are now in a position to have the following centre open: Broughton Grassmarket Prestonfield Tollcross South Queensferry PiltonCraigmillar Rannoch remains closed. For updated opening times and locations please visit the locations page HERE. We are no longer offering a delivery service. COVID procedures at the Centres At each of …

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