Meal Makers Food Train

04/08/2026

Look out for our Fife Development Officer, Louisa Turner, as she mans an information stand this Thursday 6th August at ASDA St Leonards (Wee Asda) Dunfermline.

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

Please share this post with anyone who might be interested in making a real difference to the lives of older people.

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. ❤️

02/06/2026

Today we are celebrating Volunteers’ Week, and we want to say a huge thank you to all of our amazing Meal Makers volunteers. 💚

Your kindness, time, cooking, and friendly chats make such a difference to older people in our communities. Whether you’ve shared a meal, offered companionship, or helped spread the word about Meal Makers, we are so grateful for everything you do.

Meal Makers simply wouldn’t be possible without our wonderful volunteers — thank you for being part of something so special. 🌟

28/05/2026

This is about the power we have to make a difference. Every week, our Meal Makers cooks are using their hands to make delicious meals and support older people across Scotland to eat and live well.

If you could spare a few hours a week to share some home-cooked food and a chat, you can find out more about volunteering with us at Meal Makers at https://thefoodtrain.co.uk/support-us/volunteering/

02/04/2026

💛 “Really, really good charity – support them if you can” 💛

As our Mother’s Day appeal comes to a close, we want to highlight the impact your support will make.

Thanks to your generosity, we’ll be able to bring shopping, visits, and companionship to more older people like Edna, helping them enjoy independence, friendship, and peace of mind.

💛 There’s still time to make a difference. Every donation helps older people live well at home.

👉 Watch the clip and donate today https://thefoodtrain.enthuse.com/cf/mothers-day-appeal

26/03/2026

💛 “More than just a delivery service” 💛

⏰ Time is running out! ⏰

Not everyone has loved ones nearby. For many older people, Food Train is their lifeline, bringing not just food but friendly faces, reassurance, and connection.

This Mother’s Day, you can make a difference – help older people live well at home.

👉 Donate now and make a difference today https://thefoodtrain.enthuse.com/cf/mothers-day-appeal

19/03/2026

💬 “It is another couple of people coming in to see her”

💬 “So good, so we kept it going – really, really worthwhile”

📊 Did you know? For many older people, Food Train is their only regular social contact. Our volunteers don’t just deliver shopping – they bring connection, reassurance, and peace of mind to families.

🎯 This Mother’s Day, our goal is to raise vital funds to help even more older people live independently at home. Every donation – big or small – makes a difference 💛

👉 Support our Mother’s Day Appeal https://thefoodtrain.enthuse.com/cf/mothers-day-appeal

16/03/2026

Tomorrow we will be attending Thenue Housing's Volunteer Fair at the Calton Heritage and Learning Centre.

Come down and chat to us about volunteering with The Food Train and use your skills to support your local community!

15/03/2026

🌷 Happy Mother’s Day! 🌷

Today we celebrate mums, grans, aunties, carers, and all the women who have shaped our lives with love and kindness.

For older people without family nearby, your support ensures they still feel cared for, connected, and valued.

💛 A donation today is a gift that truly matters.

👉 Watch Edna’s Journey and donate today https://thefoodtrain.enthuse.com/cf/mothers-day-appeal



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