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East Lothian Foodbank

We provide emergency food and practical support to people in their hardest moments. 

We work with partners and local communities to ensure everyone gets the right help and advice, listening and working together to influence policy towards ending poverty in East Lothian.

 

 

 

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You're Invited to Our AGM

We are holding our AGM on the 9th of October, at Tranent Parish Church Hall. 

Join us in person as we look back on the past year, present our accounts, and look ahead to what's next.

For more event information and to order tickets please use the link to our Eventbrite below.

Register here
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How can we help you?

Get emergency food

If you need help, we can provide an emergency food parcel. We can help you find out where to get a food voucher for emergency food.

Get emergency food
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Items we need

As of 20/07/2026

  • Baked beans
  • Cereal
  • Cold tinned meat
  • Instant coffee
  • Long-life juice
  • Long-life milk
  • Pasta
  • Pasta sauce
  • Rice
  • Tea bags
  • Tinned custard
  • Tinned fruit
  • Tinned potatoes
  • Tinned rice pudding
  • Tinned soup
  • Toiletries

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Donate food & essentials

From online shopping to supermarket donations, there are lots of ways you can donate food and other essentials.
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Donate money

Financial donations help us provide food and practical support to people who need it.
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Volunteer

Find out how you can make a difference in the local community across a range of volunteer roles.