Food Sharing Hub

CONTACT DETAILS

SHRUB COOP - ZERO WASTE HUB

22 Bread Street, Old Town, EDINBURGH, EH3 9AF
0131 281 0583
SERVICE LOCALITY
North East, North West, South East, South West
LAST UPDATED
27 Jul 2022

KEY
INFORMATION

Who is the service for?
Young People (16-25), Adults, Families, Older People

ORGANISATION
CONTACT DETAILS

22 Bread Street, Old Town, EDINBURGH, EH3 9AF
0131 281 0583

DAY(S) / TIME(S)
AVAILABLE

MONDAY: -
TUESDAY: 11:00am - 6:00pm
WEDNESDAY: 11:00am - 6:00pm
THURSDAY: 11:00am - 6:00pm
FRIDAY: 11:00am - 6:00pm
SATURDAY: 11:00am - 6:00pm
SUNDAY: -

information SERVICE DETAILS

The Food Sharing Hub is Scotland’s first rescued food shop and exists to save surplus food from supermarkets from an unnecessary fate in the bin.

It’s open for everyone. Simply come along to the Food Sharing Hub, fill a basket with food and pay as you feel.

The Food Sharing Hub is working with a host of local supermarkets and small businesses via Fareshare and Neighbourly to rescue surplus food that might otherwise end up in landfill.

We get a lot of fresh produce - fruits and vegetables, as well as bread and baked goods that are still tasty and safe to eat past their ‘best before’.

We also get seasonal products that shops need to clear away, dented tins, cut flowers and all sorts of surprises.

FAQ's...

Do I need to be a member to use the Food Sharing Hub?

No

Is the Zero Waste Hub accessible?

The Zero Waste Hub is on the ground floor with a small step at the entrance. A ramp is available, just ring the bell and one of our volunteers will happily assist you. All the public spaces throughout the building are step free and there is an accessible toilet with hand rails.

There are disabled parking bays on both parallel streets, East Fountainbridge and Grindlay Street.

Is there nearby bicycle parking?

There is space to lock up your bike on the corner of Lothian Road and Bread Street by Cost Cutters.

What bus routes are you on?

The Zero Waste Hub is located just off Lothian Road and Grassmarket and following bus routes will take you nearby;

Lothian Road routes: 47, 24, 10, 11, 15, 16, 36, 1, 34, 124

Grassmarket route: 2

Is there parking nearby?

Please travel to the Zero Waste Hub by sustainable transport methods (walking, cycling or bus) if you can. There is limited on-street paid parking on Bread Street, but two large car parks a 4 minute walk away:

- Semple Street, Edinburgh, EH3 8BL
- NCP Car Park Edinburgh Castle Terrace
- Castle Terrace, Edinburgh, EH1 2E

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SHRUB Coop - Zero Waste Hub

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