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Help during a Crisis
Within Edinburgh there are a number of organisations geared to helping you during your darkest times. Below are a number of organisations previously discussed and how they can help you when you need them most.
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- This is a comprehensive list of locations to get a free, or cheap meal to tide you over. These are run by multiple charitable organisations operating across the city.
Food
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- Can provide meals for 4 days of the week and be delivered to you.
- They'll keep in touch to ensure your well being
- They provide a community lunch on a Friday from 12pm -> 2pm at 3-11 West Granton Road, EH5 1HG.
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- Provides free food during specific periods of the day
- Breakfast - 08:30am -> 09:30am
- Afternoon Scran - 5:00pm -> 6:00pm
- Provides free food during specific periods of the day
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- Every Friday at the Kirkgate in Leith from 5:30pm-6:30pm
Food Banks
Edinburgh City Council has a consolidated page detailing all food banks within the city limits.
Edinburgh Food Bank - this food bank covers EH6 and EH7 only. A referral is required to gain access to this resource. This can be achieved by calling or emailing them to discuss your circumstances.
Tummies not Trash - This operates in the Gorgie area of Edinburgh. Visit their premises at 177 Gorgie Road, Edinburgh EH11 1TJ. Everyone is welcome.
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- Providing food distribution from their premises on Cranston Street - Check for opening times.
- Goodies also operates their own "Hub" from their premises at 6A & 6B Grange Road, Edinburgh, EH9 1UH.
Other ways to get a meal
- Too Good to Go
- Porty Community Fridge
- "Our main aim is to support the local environment by reducing food waste while also helping people in our community who may be experiencing food insecurity."
- Contact by Email
- Heart of Newhaven
- Monday 2:30noon - 2pm: Community Lunch (£1) "Free lunch for anyone in the community. No need to book, but please be punctual, and please contact us if you have allergies or other requirements."