News
2 Nov 23
Diversity at the Caird Hall, Dundee
Last night we had the privilege of being invited along to the Caird Hall to see Diversity’s Supernova Tour – who are supporting Trussell Trust food banks across the country! We collected an amazing 111.3kg of food and £188.21 in donations from those attending – thank you all so much! We even got to meet […]
31 Oct 23
What is destitution and can we end it in Scotland?
It has been 215 days since Humza Yousaf took office as First Minister of Scotland, citing his defining mission and the metric by which he sought to be measured as eradicating poverty. It is quite the issue upon which to stake your political career. However, a new report has offered a glimpse at where poverty […]
26 Oct 23
Support us with a Reverse Advent Calendar!
This November, as we approach Christmas, we invite you to take part in a reverse advent calendar! This is a really simple way to support us, and can be done as a group, or as an individual. You could participate as a school, your workplace, or your community group! The premise is simple! Each day […]
11 Sep 23
What Encouragement Can Foodbanks Draw from the Programme for Government?
Each September, upon the return of MSPs to Holyrood from summer recess, the Scottish Government sets out its Programme for Government (PfG). This annual political landmark lays out the policy proposals and legislative plans we can expect during the forthcoming parliamentary session. With intent “to tackle poverty and inequality head on”, Scotland’s First Minister said […]
12 Jul 23
Changing Operating Hours
Changing operating hours.As of Monday 17th July 2023 we are changing our opening hours at our distribution centre in Langland Street, Dundee to 12-4pm Monday to Friday.
12 Jul 23
Community Cafe in Albert Street
Our new Community Café in Albert Street, Dundee is open from 10am – 4pm Wednesday to Friday every week. During these difficult times of high energy bills our café is a welcoming warm space for anyone that would like to drop in for a heat, a bowl of soup or a cuppie. Our new Community […]
24 Jun 23
Tesco South Road Collection
A huge thank you to the customers and staff of Tesco South Road, Dundee and the Nando’s Camperdown staff volunteers who supported our collection day which brought in 796kg of food. Pictured from left to right are Steven (Customer Services Manager) Tesco South Road, Dundee, Megan (Nando’s Camperdown, Dundee) and Ken (Foodbank Manager).
11 Jun 23
A Future Without Foodbanks
One week ago, the Scottish Government published its long-awaited vision for creating a Scotland without foodbanks, entitled Cash-First. Before we get into the detail, let us set the context. For this, we must journey back over a decade to April 2013 when the Welfare Reform Act was implemented by the coalition government of former UK […]
10 Jun 23
Super Store Collections
On Thursday 8th June we held a collection at ASDA Forfar where we received 395Kg of food from the generous customers. Many thanks to the Staff, Customers and our Volunteers.
9 Dec 21
Doorstep Glass Recycling and Scott Brothers butchers are teaming up to provide 1,000 free Christmas meals to those in need.
The two Dundee businesses are teaming up to provide 1,000 free Christmas meals to those in need. The hot dinners, funded by donations from customers of Doorstep Glass Recycling, will be delivered by butchers Scott Brothers. The recycling start-up, which collects glass from customers’ homes, is a strong supporter of local foodbanks, committing a percentage […]