Foodbanks
A foodbank provides emergency food support and is intended to support a household over a crisis period. They also provide personal hygiene items, as well as nappies and baby wipes.
Foodbank services usually operate on a referral basis. A small number are open access and some are for particular groups, such as, for families whose children attend a particular school.
To be referred to a foodbank, call the Social Welfare Fund support line on 01315295299. Schools, GPs, Social Workers and other support organisations can also make referrals to foodbanks.
Edinburgh city mission
The five churches that run a foodbank are:
- Bruntsfield Evangelical Church
- Wilson Memorial Church
- Granton Baptist Church
- Tron Kirk Gilmerton & Moredun Church
- Community Church Edinburgh
Call 07435338243. Email info@edinburghcitymission.org.uk
Edinburgh food project
The seven locations that run a foodbank are:
- Craigmillar Bristo Memorial Church. Call 07946628976.
- Broughton St Mary’s Parish Church, also offer money advise service. Call 07805204009.
- Clermiston St Andrew’s Church Buttercup Hall, also offer money advise service. Call 07794849945.
- Pilton Saint Margaret Mary, also offer money advise service. Call 07794850009.
- Prestonfield Priestfield Parish Church, also offer money advise service. Call 07933707819.
- South Queensferry The Priory Church, also offer money advise service. Call 07837532169.
- Grassmarket St Columba’s by the Castle, also offer money advise service. Call 07805203852.