Three local foodbanks will each field a team of seven sponsored racers, ready to bounce, slide, swing, and leap through an inflatable 5K obstacle course – and we need YOU to get involved!
In a first-of-its-kind challenge Edinburgh Food Project is teaming up with East Lothian Foodbank and West Lothian Foodbank for an exciting, fun-filled event — and we need your support! This August teams from all three foodbanks will race around the inflatable 5k to raise vital funds to help those in need across Edinburgh, East, and West Lothian.
On August 30, the three foodbanks will each field a team of seven sponsored racers to take part in a day of teamwork, laughter, and community spirit at Abercorn School House, Broxburn — all in the name of helping people struggling to afford food across Edinburgh, East and West Lothian.
There are four ways you can get involved and help out the Big Bounce:
Join the Team: Sign up a a runner for your chosen foodbank, see the links below.
Sponsor a Racer or Team: Help raise funds for your chosen foodbanks.
Share the Campaign: Check social media from the foodbanks, and spread the word to friends and family to increase our impact!
Make a Donation: Every pound helps provide food parcels, advice, and support. See below.
To find out more about each team, learn how to get involved and make a donation to provide food, support, and hope to those facing hunger in our region, please see the links below:
Please visit Edinburgh Food Project’s JustGiving page to support foodbanks in the City of Edinburgh area.
To support the vital work of East Lothian Foodbank and donate to their campaign please visit their JustGiving page here.
To support West Lothian Foodbank’s fantastic efforts to help people in their area please visit their JustGiving page here.
To Bounce for Edinburgh Food Project:
Contact our team: If you’re feeling bouncy and would like to join Edinburgh’s team, reach out to Calypso at: calypsocoulton@edinburghfoodproject.org
Sign up: Registration for the event costs £10 and we ask each of our runners to set a fundraising target of £180.
Start fundraising: Our star fundraiser Calypso will help you get started, set up a JustGiving page and give you lots of tips to help you reach your target, as well as your own Edinburgh Food Project t-shirt to bounce in.
Whether you’re bouncing, cheering or making a donation, your support helps foodbanks get food to those in need and helps build towards an Edinburgh without foodbanks where everyone has what they need to thrive.
Lucy Daniels, Fundraising and Campaigns Manager for East Lothian foodbank said: “We’re excited to join forces with two brilliant foodbanks in a bit of friendly rivalry — all in the name of raising vital funds and awareness. While foodbanks are best known for providing emergency food, our work goes far beyond that — offering support, advice, and a lifeline to people across our communities who are struggling.
“This challenge is a fun and energetic way to highlight that work, and to show what’s possible when communities come together. We’re calling on all ELFS — East Lothian Foodbank Supporters — to rally behind us, join our team, and help us bounce to victory. Capes optional… but team spirit is a must!”