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Ideas Alliance highlight Jingle Bags

We’re really pleased that the Ideas Alliance have highlighted our Jingle Bag campaign in their Ideas Hub. This online hub includes stories about communities, collaboration and co-production in action and everyone can access for ideas and inspiration.   Jingle Bags: Christmas at East Lothian Foodbank

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Children sing their support for our Jingle Bag campaign

We always say there are so many ways to support us whether it’s by volunteering, donating, fundraising or sharing our news. This time we’re so excited  to have the support of youngsters from Cockenzie and East Linton who came together to record our Jingle Bag jingle (to the tune of jingle bells) to show their […]

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Thank you, you’re amazing!

  Last week saw our annual 3-day collection in Haddington, Musselburgh and North Berwick Tesco stores and once again we were overwhelmed by the generosity of our supporters as shoppers donated 7,353.4kg of non-perishable food items over the 3 days. A huge thank you to everyone who donated during the collection, we know it’s not […]

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Heat or eat? Pay rent or buy food?

Across the UK, people are struggling with impossible decisions this winter. Pay the rent or buy food? For many, this is a daily reality. Think this is unacceptable? Take action and join us in supporting The Trussell Trust’s fight against hunger https://bit.ly/3pZo4qk   Don’t be alone. If you’re struggling with this impossible decision please get […]

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Wander4Wellbeing raises over £900

A huge thank you to everyone who participated in Wander4Wellbeing last month whether you walked, baked, donated or simply went along for a blether, a cuppa and a treat. Thank you! You’re amazing and raised over £900. We’re so lucky to have such an imaginative and creative group of supporters. Wander4Wellbeing was organised by the […]

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We are now an official Hey Girls donations partner

We’re so excited to announce that we’re now an official Hey Girls “Buy one, Gift one” donation partner. For every item sold, Hey Girls donate the equivalent product to someone in need in the UK. Since Hey Girls started in 2018, they’ve given out over 18 million environmentally-friendly period products through a network of 150 community […]

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We can, and must, build a Scotland free from poverty.

We live in a place well known for its community spirit and where neighbour helps neighbour. However, right now, far too many people in our community are living in poverty, and it’s not right that any of us are forced to turn to a charity for emergency food. Last week someone said “yes, I know […]

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We’re now an accredited real Living Wage Employer

We are incredibly proud to become one of a small group of organisations in East Lothian to be accreditated as a Living Wage Employer. Our Living Wage commitment will see everyone working at East Lothian Foodbank receive a minimum hourly wage of £9.50. This rate is significantly higher than the government minimum for over 23s, […]

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#KeepTheLifeline

This week, the Trussell Trust published a new survey that lays bare the devastating impacts that a £20-a-week cut from Universal Credit payments next month will have for people living in Scotland. This is the biggest overnight cut to social security since the Second World War and will be a huge blow for thousands of […]

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Keep the lifeline

We are so grateful for everything you’ve done to help us during this challenging year. Your support has meant we’ve been able to continue providing vital emergency food and help to local people struggling to afford essentials against the backdrop of the pandemic. While people need us, we’re determined to be here for them – […]

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