News
30 Mar 20
Changes to our services
In line with government advice, and to protect the health and wellbeing of our staff, volunteers and clients, we will be moving to a delivery service with effect from Tuesday 31st March. Deliveries to clients will be operated by a third-party agency, working in partnership with our team. This will ensure that we can continue […]
20 Mar 20
Rannoch & Pilton Centre Changes
Rannoch foodbank centre is closed for the foreseeable future. Pilton foodbank centre is now based in Fetlor Youth Centre, 122 Crewe Road South, Edinburgh, EH4 2NY
18 Mar 20
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
At Edinburgh Food Project, our number one priority will always be the safety and wellbeing of our staff, volunteers and the public we serve. This is a particularly difficult time for all and we would like to reassure that we are taking the necessary steps to mitigate the impact to our core foodbank services. We […]
2 Mar 20
Food For Thought
Nourish are holding a workshop on Tuesday 10th March from 6-8pm at Edinburgh Larder around their Peas Please project.
24 Feb 20
Adlent – 40p for 40 days
Take part in our 40 for 40 challenge this Lent. With people struggling to afford food, living locally, it is important that we can continue to support families in crisis throughout the Easter period. We provide essential emergency food, emotional support and practical advice to families who live near you and really need us. We […]
11 Feb 20
Volunteer meeting/event 10th Feb
Another successful Volunteer meeting and Information Sharing event A huge thank you to Melanie Nairn from Scottish Social Security who gave an informative presentation to our volunteers on the new grants and benefits devolved to the Scottish Government. A huge thank you also to all our wonderful volunteers who braved the weather this morning to […]
3 Feb 20
Foodbank centre opening times from Feb 2020
Edinburgh Trussell Trust foodbank centre opening times from Feb 2020 MONDAY Foodbank Centre Foodbank 11am – 2.30pm Southhouse SOUTH EAST 1pm – 3pm Pilton NORTH WEST 1pm – 2.30pm South Leith Parish Church NORTH EAST 1.30pm-3.30pm Broughton NORTH WEST 2pm – 4pm Tollcross CENTRAL 2pm – 4pm Salvation Army Gorgie SOUTH WEST TUESDAY 10am – […]
3 Feb 20
Prestonfield Foodbank Opening 5th February
From next week we will be opening a new foodbank at Priestfield Parish Church, 2 Marchhall Place, Edinburgh, EH16 5HW. The foodbank will be open between 13:30 and 15:30 each Wednesday afternoon starting on Wednesday 5th February. All Trussell Trust vouchers can be accepted at this foodbank and some clients who currently use the very […]
21 Jan 20
Home Energy Scotland – Chilly The Penguin Art Competition
Chilly the Penguin art competition is open for children up to 12 years old; they are asked to design a way to keep Chilly the Penguin warm over the winter months. Children can win an all-expenses-paid family day out to Edinburgh Zoo. The prize includes a family entrance ticket, lunch at one of their restaurants, […]