Larder at The Gate Community Hub

20/08/2026

💙 help us fill our shelves💙

Recently we’ve had a large influx of families needing food bank support which has left us short on some items. 🍜🥫

If you could help us with a donation big or small
Our most needed items would be:

UHT long life milk 🥛
Tinned meats 🍖
Instant noodles and instant pasta 🍜
Jam, marmalade or honey 🐝
Cereals 🥣
Tinned veg 🥕
Tinned fruit 🍐
Toiletries 🧻
Carrier bags🛍️

Any help would be much appreciated! 😁

📍 donations can be dropped off to 2 Ludgate,Alloa FK10 2DR

Open Mon-Fri 10am-3pm 💙

31/07/2026

Hi everyone ☀️

Just a reminder that we will be closed Monday 3rd of August for the bank holiday and will resume as normal on Tuesday the 4th of August.

Thank you all for your continued support 💙

22/07/2026

Summer is one of our busiest times of the year, and this has been no exception ☀️

Our food stores are being used faster than we can replace them!

If you are able to help, even a small donation can make a real difference😎☀️

Items needed:

Tinned meats 🍖
Instant noodles 🍜
Instant pasta 🍝
Cereals 🥣
Instant and tinned soups 🥫
Rice pudding and custard 🍮

📍donations can be dropped off at 2 Ludgate,Alloa FK10 2DR Mon-Fri 10am-3:00pm

Thank you for any support for any support you are able to give 💙

13/07/2026

17/06/2026

📢 Hi everyone, unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances our larder service will be closed today and Friday (17th and 19th)

Our food bank will remain open to referrals however service will be slightly more limited.

We will keep you updated when services return to normal.

Thank you all for your understanding 💙

15/06/2026

☀️summer holidays are almost here☀️

As the summer holidays are fast approaching, many families in our community will face extra pressure providing meals for kids that normally receive support during term time.

If you could help us with donations to keep our shelves stocked in preparation ahead of the summer holidays🌻

Donations of non-perishables such as:

🥫tinned meats,vegetables,fruits and soups
🍝pasta,rice and noodles
🥘pasta and curry sauce
🥛long life milk and diluting juice
🥣cereals
🍪snacks like crisps and biscuits
🧼toiletries like soap,shower gel and shampoo

Every donation big or small helps us support families over the school break ☀️
📍donations can be dropped off at 2 Ludgate,Alloa FK10 2DR
Mon-Fri 10am-3:30pm

04/06/2026

☀️ SUMMER HOLIDAY APPEAL ☀️

While our team and volunteers continue to support those affected by the Coalsnaughton evacuation, our regular foodbank service remains open and continues to support local individuals and families facing hardship.

With the summer holidays fast approaching, we are now preparing for the increased demand that comes when children are no longer receiving school meals.

We want to make sure that no child in our community goes hungry this summer, but we need your help to build up our food stocks before the holidays begin.

Did you know that just £5 can provide breakfast for a child for up to two weeks?

We are particularly in need of:

🥛 UHT Milk
🥤 Milkshakes and flavoured milk drinks
🧃 Diluting juice
🍪 Children's snacks and lunchbox items
🥣 Cereal
🍝 Pasta and rice
🥫 Tinned meals and vegetables
🍎 Healthy snacks and fruit pots
🧼 Washing powder and laundry detergent
🧴 Toiletries and personal hygiene products
🧻 Toilet roll

Every donation, no matter how small, helps us provide food and support to families when they need it most.

This appeal is separate from the Coalsnaughton Evacuee Appeal and will help us support local families and children through the summer holidays.

If you would like to help, donations can be dropped off at our hub during opening hours. Financial donations are also greatly appreciated and help us purchase essential items when stocks run low.

You can donate money here : https://donate.giveasyoulive.com/charity/the-gate-charity-scotland

Please add in the note that you would like your donation to go towards the foodbank.

Donate to The Gate Charity (Scotland) with Give as you Live Donate - make one-off or monthly donation, or start fundraising by creating a Fundraising Page to support their vital work.

02/06/2026

💙 Coalsnaughton Evacuee Appeal 💙

We have been asked by the council to help coordinate donations for those affected by the evacuation in Coalsnaughton, and we would be extremely grateful for your support.

Please ensure that all donated items are placed in a bag and clearly marked "Coalsnaughton Appeal" so that we can identify and distribute them quickly.

At the moment, we are particularly looking for:

🛒 Easy-to-microwave meals and food items
🥫 Tinned foods and long-life groceries
🧼 Cleaning products (washing-up liquid, surface cleaner, cloths, etc.)
🧻 Toiletries and personal care items
🧽 Household essentials

Donations can be dropped off at The Gate, 2 Ludgate, Monday to Friday, between 9.00am and 4.00pm.

As needs become clearer, we will update this list.

Thank you to everyone who is supporting local families during this difficult time. Every donation, no matter how small, will make a difference. 💙

Please feel free to share this post to help us reach as many people as possible.

29/05/2026

We would like to extend a sincere thank you to the family and friends of Lena Stirling for choosing to support our food bank through the funeral collection held in their memory.

We are deeply saddened by your loss and we send our heartfelt condolences to everyone who knew and loved them. Your kindness and generosity during such a difficult time is truly appreciated, and the donation made in Lena’s memory will help our work supporting others in the community.

Our thoughts are with you all in this difficult time 💙