News
9 Nov 23
Record number of emergency essentials distributed as need continues to soar
New figures released this week by the Trussell Trust reveal that 128,490 emergency food parcels were provided by food banks in the Trussell Trust network in Scotland between April and September 2023. This is the highest number of parcels our network has ever distributed in 6 months. This is a 9% increase compared to the […]
9 Nov 23
The Guarantee our Essentials Campaign
Reforming Universal Credit to ensure we can all afford the essentials in hard times Helping people to maximise their income and managing their money well is important and something we’re working hard on with our Money Advice Service in partnership with Musselburgh CAB. However, if you’re on an inadequate income, budgeting only goes so far. […]
26 Apr 23
Record numbers of emergency supplies PROVIDED TO PEOPLE FACING HARDSHIP BY East Lothian Foodbank IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS
On Wednesday 26 April 2023, we released our stats on the number of emergency food supplies that East Lothian Foodbank provided within our local community between April 2022 and March 2023. The alarming new figures reveal that we have provided 12,341 emergency food supplies to people who couldn’t afford the essentials in our community over […]
27 Feb 23
We’re calling on the UK government to Guarantee our Essentials
The Trussell Trust, alongside the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, has launched a new campaign, calling on the UK government to Guarantee our Essentials. We live in one of the wealthiest countries in the world, and yet people here in East Lothian are going without the essentials we all need to get by. Everyone’s circumstances can change. […]
22 Feb 23
Annual General Meeting – January 2023
January 26th saw the first of our 2 AGMs for this year, covering the 12 months to 31 October 2022. Thanks to everyone who attended our January AGM online we really appreciate your continued support. We know not everyone could make it and if you’d like to read our annual report you can find it here. […]
26 Jan 23
Thank you, you’re amazing!
Last year saw demand reach levels we’ve never seen before and we’d just like to share a thank you from our team here at the foodbank…. We really do appreciate all the support given by so many and although it would be impossible to name everyone we would like to express our gratitude to all […]
17 Nov 22
The view from the foodbank during this cost of living emergency…
Last week The Trussell Trust released the mid-year stats for all foodbanks in the network. They include stark new figures showing it was busiest 6 months on record for this time of year. Across the network in Scotland the statistics showed: 34% increase in number of parcels given out compared to the same period last […]
17 Mar 22
New research shows need for urgent ‘stronger safety net’ to stop Scots falling into ‘deep poverty’
Charities urge that the Scottish Child Payment and the Scottish Welfare Fund are maximised to tackle child poverty and destitution The Scottish Government must take further action to help provide a much stronger safety net for families if it is to meet its own child poverty targets and reduce ‘deep poverty,’ recommends a new report. […]
19 Jan 22
Annual General Meeting
We will be holding our Annual General Meeting on Thursday 27th January at 3pm. Due to the ongoing health restrictions this will be online – zoom sign on details are available when you have registered to attend https://bit.ly/ELFB2022 We look forward to seeing you then.
19 Jan 22
Plan to end the need for foodbanks in Scotland
Don’t miss out on your chance to shape the Scottish Government’s national plan to end the need for foodbanks & emergency food aid in Scotland. You’ve got until January 25th to make your voices heard and share your views . Or, if you’ve no time to respond to the full consultation, use the Trussell Trust’s […]