Edinburgh Food Project

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]

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 !

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
📍Start: Calton Hill

By taking on the challenge and raising a minimum of £70, 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/

At our Craigmillar Community Hub at Thistle Foundation, we offer more than food.

Additional support is available through drop-in services, hosted by organisations across the city. These don't require referrals and are open to everyone, regardless of where they live or whether they use the food bank.

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

A huge congratulations to our much-loved volunteer, Sharon!

Sharon was invited to the Scottish Parliament opening ceremony last weekend as a “local hero”, having the honour of meeting the King and Queen. We are delighted that Sharon has received this award in recognition of the difference she makes and the care she shows to others. From everyone at Edinburgh Food Project: thank you for everything you do. We are so proud of Sharon and grateful for her time, dedication and kindness. ❤️

Read more about Sharon and the event: https://edinburghfoodproject.org/latest-news/