Helping local people in crisis
Since we opened in 2014
We have helped feed 44,253 people in crisis.
Across the EH6 & EH7 Postcode areas.
Food Distributed
414 tonnes
since 2014.
Get Help
We know that anyone can reach crisis point and we’re here to help when that happens.
Give Help
We want to make sure that no one in our local community has to go hungry, but we need your help to make this happen.
who we are
How our Foodbank Works
We know that anyone can find themselves at crisis point for a number of different reasons.
In order to provide the most appropriate help for the circumstances of your situation, we work with local agencies. If they feel you are struggling to put food on the table, they will issue you with a foodbank voucher. The local agency can also provide long term support if needed to help address some of the issues behind the reasons for your crisis.
Our foodbank works using a voucher system.
When you visit a referral agency they will take some basic details from you to complete the voucher. This will help them to identify the cause of your crisis and offer practical guidance. It also means we are able to prepare suitable emergency food for the right number of people.
Become a Friend of the Foodbank
Become a Friend of the North East Edinburgh Foodbank with regular donations will help us make a real difference to many thousands of people lives.
Donate regularly to help local people
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Our Foodbank in numbers
We know it isn’t right that anyone should be left hungry or living in extreme poverty. But whilst we work for long-term change, our food banks provides emergency food and compassionate, dignified support to people locked in crisis.
Here’s how many people we have helped since we opened in 2014.
Food Given Out
414 tonnes
Numder of people helped
44,253
Children Given Meals
7,933
Get in Touch with us
Urgent Request
We urgently need more carrier bags. If you have any to donate, please contact our office at: 0131 553 5694
1 July 2025
Scotland Demands Better
Edinburgh North East Foodbank is supporting ‘Scotland Demands Better’- a chance to come together and demand that politicians make the changes we need for a society where every household can thrive and prosper.
Find out more at the Poverty Alliance.
Want to help?
Our shopping list on the right shows the food items that we need right now.
We always welcome donations and promise to use them to provide help to people in crisis.
Phone
0131 553 5694
North East Edinburgh Foodbank
South Leith Parish Church Halls
Leith
Edinburgh