Edinburgh Food Project

Edinburgh Food Project Edinburgh Food Project
Emergency Food For Local People in Crisis. Individuals are only referred from professional front line care agencies.

Due to changes in the benefit system, redundancy or debt, individuals and families can find themselves having to choose between food, electricity and rent. Edinburgh Food Project runs foodbanks in the North West, Centre and East of Edinburgh and can provide people with short-term emergency food parcels whilst the crisis is addressed.

What a night đź’šWe're super grateful to Rosco McClelland Comedy for hosting our foodbank fundraiser benefit, with Paul Hil...
21/08/2026

What a night đź’š

We're super grateful to Rosco McClelland Comedy for hosting our foodbank fundraiser benefit, with Paul Hilleard, Ifrah Qureshi and Christopher Macarthur-Boyd. They brought the energy and jokes to make it such a special event. Our thanks to the Assembly Festival + Lee Martin for Gag Reflex Management teams for all their support in the run up to and on the night, and to everyone who came along.

Thank you for helping to end hunger in Edinburgh.

Goodbye 7 Minute Stage 2026 🥲It's hard to fit in all the wonderful moments over the three days in just a couple of photo...
18/08/2026

Goodbye 7 Minute Stage 2026 🥲

It's hard to fit in all the wonderful moments over the three days in just a couple of photos.

A huge thanks to our amazing MCs Ben Dali Mary Mac, the talented performers, the magical teams at Assembly Festival and Beavertown Brewery, our fantastic volunteers and the audience. This wouldn't be possible without you.

Whether you stopped by for a few minutes while making your way to your next show, stayed for the whole thing or just observed from a far - your donations made a difference. Because of you, people facing hunger and hardship in Edinburgh will not face it alone.

Looking to use your welfare rights expertise to tackle poverty and create lasting change? We’re seeking a skilled advise...
14/08/2026

Looking to use your welfare rights expertise to tackle poverty and create lasting change?

We’re seeking a skilled adviser who can confidently:
âś… Work directly with individuals experiencing financial hardship
âś… Navigate complex welfare, debt and housing issues
âś… Manage a varied caseload and maintain high standards of case recording and reporting.

If you're passionate about social justice, skilled in welfare rights advice, and motivated by helping people achieve lasting change, we'd love to hear from you.

Closing date is noon on Tuesday 25 August.

Find out more about the role and apply: https://edinburghfoodproject.org/careers/

Looking to learn new skills, meet new people and help out in the community?We're excited to share that our work on creat...
11/08/2026

Looking to learn new skills, meet new people and help out in the community?

We're excited to share that our work on creating a new community growing space at Thistle Foundation in Craigmillar will be starting very soon!

In partnership with Cyrenians, we will be offering workshops and volunteering opportunities between 14 August and 25 September. Swipe to see a breakdown of the workshops.

These sessions are open to anyone who would like to develop this new growing space, take forward the ideas of the community and learn about food growing. All sessions will be delivered by an experienced community gardener, so no prior knowledge is necessary.

If you are planning to attend, please contact Colin by email: [email protected]

07/08/2026

We're delighted to share the line-up for our 2026 Fringe Benefit - 'Rosco McClelland and Friends: A Foodbank Fundraiser', in partnership with Assembly Festival!

Rosco McClelland Comedy will be joined by his friends Paul Hilleard, Ifrah Qureshi and Christopher Macarthur-Boyd.

Enjoy an hour of hilarious comedy on Monday 17 August at Assembly George Square Studios, Studio Three. All proceeds will go to Edinburgh Food Project.

Book your tickets NOW: https://assemblyfestival.com/whats-on/rosco-mcclelland-and-friends-a-foodbank-fundraiser

At our Craigmillar Community Hub based inside the Thistle Foundation, in addition to our foodbank, we also host drop-in ...
06/08/2026

At our Craigmillar Community Hub based inside the Thistle Foundation, in addition to our foodbank, we also host drop-in services.

These are run by other organisations in the city, offering tailored support to the community. Drop-in services do not require referrals and are open to everyone, regardless of where they live or whether they use the foodbank.

This month, you can find Changeworks, The City of Edinburgh Council, The Salvation Army United Kingdom and Ireland Territory, APEX Scotland, Turning Point Scotland, VOCAL Edinburgh, AdvoCard and Places for People Scotland.

Please share as someone else may find the services available helpful.

We're so excited to be bringing the 7 Minute Stage back again with Assembly Festival !
27/07/2026

We're so excited to be bringing the 7 Minute Stage back again with Assembly Festival !

16/07/2026

A quick interview with the team following the results... âš˝

School's out, but hunger isn't. With families across the city facing hardship this summer, every donation counts.

As you grab your match-day snacks for the World Cup Final this weekend, or stock up on your weekly shop, pick up an extra item for your local food bank too.

You can find our list of urgently needed items and your nearest collection point by visiting: https://edinburghfoodproject.org/donate-food/

One extra item. One big difference. đź’š

Getting something this big up Arthur’s Seat wasn’t easy… We're happy to announce our Seven Hills Challenge event! Take o...
15/07/2026

Getting something this big up Arthur’s Seat wasn’t easy…

We're happy to announce our Seven Hills Challenge event!

Take on Edinburgh’s ultimate urban adventure – a little over 14 miles with more than 2,200 feet of climbing and descending across the city’s iconic seven hills. Every step you take helps provide food, dignity, and support to people across Edinburgh who need it most.

🗓️ Sunday 11 October
đź“ŤStart: Calton Hill

By taking on the challenge and raising a minimum of ÂŁ70, you will be helping keep seven doors open each week at our food banks, where crisis is met with dignity. Why not rally friends, family or colleagues and make a day out of it?

Sign up: https://edinburghfoodproject.org/seven-hills/

Address

Edinburgh Food Project (office Only), Unit 12 New Lairdship Yards, Broomhouse Road
Edinburgh
EH113

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 12:30pm
1pm - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 12:30pm
1pm - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 12:30pm
1pm - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 12:30pm
Friday 9am - 12:30pm
1pm - 4pm

Telephone

0131 444 0030

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