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Every gift you give helps transform lives.

We’re working towards a future where no one in East Lothian needs emergency food, but until then we rely on your donations to provide vital help. There are times when our stocks run low, and we need to purchase additional items to meet the needs of our community.

Whatever you can give, big or small, every single donation helps local people and families in hardship. 

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More impact with Gift Aid

Increase your donation by 25p on top of every £1 you give, at no additional cost to you. 

If you’re a UK tax payer, you can add Gift Aid to your charitable donations. You must complete a Gift Aid declaration to allow the foodbank to claim this tax relief.

Find out more about Gift Aid
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How your donations help

£25

can help a food bank provide emergency food to two people

£45

can help provide nutritious meals to a family of 4

£70

can provide meals and essential items for a family of 6

Ways to Donate

Other ways to show your support

Fundraise for us

Want to run a fundraising event within your community for us? 

Set up your own fundraising page to help here. 

There are some helpful hints and ideas in our handy fundraising booklet.

Volunteer your time

Giving time every week to help in the warehouse, deliver parcels, collect donations, tend to our allotment, help at supermarket collections and so much more.

Donate food & essential items

Giving time every week to help in the warehouse, deliver parcels, collect donations, tend to our allotment, help at supermarket collections and so much more.

Social media

Even if you can’t give money right now, you can help boost fundraising by sharing on social media. Our next supporter could come from your Facebook, Instagram or BlueSky posts.

Foodbanks often rely on social media to get the message out when they need support as well as using it to reach people who need help. Extra follows and interactions make it easier for foodbanks to stay visible online.

Find, follow and share from Facebook, Instagram, BlueSky.