News | Dundee and Angus Foodbank

3 Dec 24

Opening Hours this Winter (December 24 – January 25)

Please note the opening hours for Dundee and Angus Foodbank over end of December and beginning of January this year. All foodbank operations will be closed on Wednesday 25th, Thursday 26th and Friday 27th December; and will be further closed on Wednesday 1st and Thursday 2nd January. In Dundee, the last date before Christmas to […]

22 Jun 24

Forfar Distribution Centre Opening Hours

Due to staff shortages, from 1st July 2024, Forfar Distribution Centre 43 Craig’O Loch Road Forfar will only be open on: Mondays 1 – 3pm Fridays 1 – 3pm

22 Mar 24

Volunteers Wanted

Are you looking for something to fill your time? We’re looking for some new volunteers to fill a couple of slots: Wednesday afternoons from 1-3pm in Forfar Friday afternoons from 12-4pm in Dundee If you’re interested, please get in touch by emailing [email protected], give us a ring on 07704 048121 or drop us a DM […]

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!

a reverse advent calendar with each day of november assigned a different item in need for the foodbank

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).

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