Renfrewshire Food Train

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

Local volunteers provide weekly deliveries of fresh groceries to older people experiencing difficulties doing their weekly grocery shopping, ensuring they can eat well. Any older person aged 65 and over living in Renfrewshire who has difficulty in doing their grocery shopping due to ill health, disability, frailty or mobility problems can enjoy the benefits of their local Food Train.

At Food Train, we know that strong communities rely on a strong voluntary sector.Every day, charities and community orga...
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.

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📞 Volunteer Opportunity – Remote Shopping List Collectors ❤️Could you spare a little time each week to help support an o...
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.

We were delighted to attend the Scottish Parliament last week with SCVO and Volunteer Scotland as part of the campai...
26/02/2026

We were delighted to attend the Scottish Parliament last week with SCVO and Volunteer Scotland as part of the campaign.

It was perfect timing to promote our 2025/2026 manifesto asks to the Scottish Government and to highlight our 2026–2031 Strategy which can be viewed/read here: https://thefoodtrain.co.uk/about/influencing-change/

25/01/2026

Burns Day 2026 🥃

Our West Lothian branch celebrated Burns Day in braw style wi’ a feast o’ haggis, neeps an’ tatties, an’ the amazing George addressin’ the haggis:

“Fair fa’ your honest, sonsie face,
Great chieftain o’ the puddin-race!”

Happy Burns Day tae ye, ye auld yin! 🥃🔥

31/12/2025

HAPPY NEW YEAR to all our friends, volunteers and supporters.

We look forward to working with you in 2026

25/12/2025

Wishing you all a very Happy Christmas.

Thank you to all our volunteers, followers and supporters for their kindness throughout 2025.

Sharing Warmth, Meals and Kindness This ChristmasIt’s a really busy time of year here at the Food Train as we work hard ...
16/12/2025

Sharing Warmth, Meals and Kindness This Christmas

It’s a really busy time of year here at the Food Train as we work hard to ensure all our members receive meals, shopping, and friendly visits throughout the festive period.

Thanks to the generosity of our donors and the dedication of our amazing volunteers, we’re able to bring warmth, dignity, and kindness to people in our communities who may be isolated, unwell, or without family nearby.

This year, some of our volunteers will even be visiting members on Christmas Day, delivering a home-cooked Christmas dinner and, just as importantly, some much-needed company.

Your support this Christmas will help us reach the next person who needs us. Please consider donating whatever you can, or give someone a truly meaningful Christmas gift by making a donation here https://thefoodtrain.enthuse.com/cp/5333e/donation #!/

Thank you for helping us spread kindness this festive season.

We are supporting Volunteer Scotland’s campaign.Dieter and Peter’s friendship is proof that volunteering changes lives...
05/12/2025

We are supporting Volunteer Scotland’s campaign.

Dieter and Peter’s friendship is proof that volunteering changes lives.

Through our Meal Maker project, Dieter shares meals and companionship with Peter, building connection, laughter, and support. Across Scotland, 74,000 people volunteer to help older people stay connected.

Without volunteers, how many friendships would we lose?

Read more and support the campaign: https://www.volunteerscotland.net/policy/no-volunteers-no-community

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Regional Manager, Food Train, Unit 53, Embroidery Mill
Paisley
PA11TJ

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0141-887-2557

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