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The Food Train provides a range of vital services to older people living in Scotland. 01387 270800.

11/08/2026

The Courier joined volunteers on a weekly shopping run to hear more about the service they provide across the city.

06/08/2026

At Food Train, we know that strong communities rely on a strong voluntary sector.

Every day, charities and community organisations across Scotland provide vital support that helps people live healthier, more connected and independent lives. To continue making a lasting difference, the sector needs funding that is sustainable, flexible and fair.

That's why Food Train supports the call for Fair Funding. Long-term, accessible funding gives organisations the stability to plan ahead, invest in their people and deliver the support that communities depend on.

We encourage everyone to learn more about the Fair Funding campaign and why it matters for Scotland's voluntary sector.

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1595348472281852

30/06/2026

📞 Volunteer Opportunity – Remote Shopping List Collectors ❤️

Could you spare a little time each week to help support an older person in your community?

We're looking for Remote Shopping List Collectors to join our amazing team of volunteers. From the comfort of your own home, you'll call our members each week to take their shopping order, enjoy a friendly chat, and check in on how they're doing.

This flexible role can be carried out over the weekend or on a Monday morning, depending on what suits you.

We're looking for people who are:
💙 Friendly and patient
💙 Comfortable chatting on the phone
💙 Good communicators
💙 Happy to brighten someone's day while helping them with their shopping list

Full training and support will be provided.

If you'd like to find out more, we'd love to hear from you!

mailto:[email protected]
📞 07541 615 836

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29/06/2026

🎉 Happy 31st Birthday, Food Train! 🎉

Today we're celebrating 31 years of supporting older people to live well at home.

To mark the occasion, we've taken a trip back to 1995 – the year Food Train began. From 23p tins of baked beans and lunchbox favourites to the launch of Cathedral City Cheddar, we've put together a nostalgic look at what was filling supermarket trolleys when our journey started.

Thank you to everyone who has supported Food Train over the past 31 years. Here's to many more years of community, connection and friendship. ❤️

01/06/2026

Today marks the start of Volunteers’ Week, and we want to say a huge thank you to all of our incredible Food Train volunteers. ❤️

Every day, your kindness, generosity, and dedication help older people across our communities feel supported, connected, and valued. Whether you volunteer your time delivering shopping, sharing meals, making phone calls, or offering companionship, the difference you make is truly life changing.

We are so grateful for everything you do, Food Train simply wouldn’t be possible without you.

Thank you for being part of our community and for all that you bring to it. 🌟

28/05/2026

The National Lottery Community Fund support parts of our befriending services and we were delighted to welcome Neal Bennison along today to see first-hand what they’re all about.

Neal joined our wonderful group for a seated exercise class, followed by lunch, plenty of laughs and lots of friendly chat. From keeping active to building friendships and reducing loneliness, these moments of connection make such a difference to the people we support every day.

We’re incredibly proud to be supported by The National Lottery Community Fund, whose funding helps us bring people together, strengthen communities and help older people feel connected, valued and supported.

A huge thank you to Neal for spending time with us and to the National Lottery Community Fund for helping make days like this possible.

21/05/2026

🍲💛 Could you share an extra portion and make a real difference to an older person in your community? 💛🍲

We’re looking for volunteer cooks to join our local Meal Makers project.

Meal Makers connects people who love to cook with an older neighbour who would benefit from a home-cooked meal and some friendly company. Volunteers simply prepare an extra portion of food to share with a Diner, whether that’s sitting down together for a blether or dropping off a meal.

Together, we’re helping tackle loneliness and malnutrition while building connections within local communities. ❤️

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👉 Interested in volunteering? Sign up here:
https://form.jotform.com/Food_Train/volunteer-enquiry

📧 For more information contact: [email protected]
📞 Or give Abi a call on 0141 551 8118

04/05/2026

With this Thursday, 7th May, we want to highlight our final two ‘asks’:

Ask 4: Invest in volunteers and community-led support
Ask 5: Involve older people in food and health policy design

What that means to us: Volunteers and community-led support play a vital role in reaching older people who may otherwise be isolated or at risk. By investing in this support and involving older people in shaping food and health policy, we can build services that are more responsive, inclusive and effective - so that every older person can thrive.

29/04/2026

As the Scottish Elections approach, Food Train is calling on parties to back our 5 key ‘asks’. This week we’re focusing on Ask 3:

Ask 3: Launch a national malnutrition prevention and screening programme.

What this means to us: Too many older people are living with, or at risk of, malnutrition that often goes unnoticed until it becomes serious. A national screening and prevention programme would help identify issues earlier and ensure people get the right support at the right time, so that every older person can thrive.

28/04/2026

🙌 Volunteer with us! Become a Food Train Volunteer

We rely on amazing volunteers to help run our services. Could you spare a few hours Monday–Thursday?

We’re currently looking for volunteers in Dundee, Glasgow, Falkirk, Stirling and the Scottish Borders to support our shopping service—helping with taking shopping lists, shopping in local supermarkets, and assisting with deliveries.

If you’d like to find out more about volunteering with us, please visit:
👉 https://thefoodtrain.co.uk/support-us/volunteering/available-volunteering-roles/

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Address

118 English Street
Dumfries
DG12DE

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

https://thefoodtrain.co.uk/

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