Edinburgh Food Project has revealed it has given out more than 17,500 food parcels this year – with their busiest month fast approaching.
The charity runs seven foodbanks across the city, providing immediate relief from hunger and worry for those who don’t have enough money to live on. With Giving Tuesday – the global day of generosity and kindness – taking place on Tuesday 3 December, the charity is calling on locals to consider how they could support them in the run up to the Christmas.
The charity’s work is built on three vital principles to help people in need across Edinburgh: relief, support and change.
“Many of the people we see at our foodbanks are working people on low incomes, people who don’t earn enough to be able to meet the costs of daily life. That’s where the support part of our work comes in. As well as providing immediate relief and access to food for those who need it, we also run a Money Advice Service. This directly supports people who need help with debt, budgeting and benefit claims, reviews and appeals. We work with people through the whole process, offering support when they’re under real financial pressure. We are currently facing a crisis that is impacting so many ordinary people – we need to use our voice to join a chorus of others highlighting the need for long-term change. We want nothing less than to find ways to help more people move away from immediate need and out of poverty for good. Winter can be one of the busiest times for foodbanks – and last December we gave out almost 2000 parcels. That’s why this Giving Tuesday we are asking, if you can, to consider donating food or money to support the foodbanks. We may not be able to change the current economic situation, but we can do everything in our power to help those who are struggling.”
“The vital work carried out by the Edinburgh Food Project is testament to the support they have received from amazing donors and volunteers across the city. If you have ever considered getting involved in charitable giving – whether that’s volunteering, donating food parcels, buying from charity shops, or setting up regular donations, Giving Tuesday is the perfect time to get started.”
Over the past three years, demand at the Edinburgh Food Project has more than doubled.
In December 2021 EFP gave out 723 food parcels. In December 2022 that number had risen to 1,178. Last year, it rose again to 1,814.
Ways to Donate:
There are a number of ways you can donate to the Edinburgh Food Project.
- Donate Money – https://edinburghfoodproject.beaconforms.com/form/841ba158
- Donate Food – We keep our most wanted items up to date on our website and include posters for food collections and a How-To Guide – https://edinburghfoodproject.org/donate-food/
- Donate with online food shopping – You can donate via our Amazon WishList or Common Good Wish List – they are both listed on the website link above. You can also have a supermarket shop delivered directly to our warehouse at 12 New Lairdship Yards, Broomhouse Rd, Edinburgh EH11 3UY
