SERVICE DETAILS
More Than Food is everything we do that isn’t food.
This includes providing toiletries and household cleaning products, signposting people to other agencies, providing in-kind drop in sessions at the foodbank centres and operating our Money Advice and Mental Health Project.
Research carried out by Edinburgh Food Project in 2018 confirmed foodbanks could play a pivotal role in helping clients tackle the underlying causes of their food poverty by providing access to expert advice and support services. Demand for benefits advice and mental health support was identified, along with help with utility bills, debt, housing and employment.
FAQ's...
What type of additional support can I access when visiting a food bank centre?
You can access a wide range of support services on Money Advise, Mental Health and More than Food
Do I need to have a foodbank referral to speak to the support agencies?
No referral or appointment is needed. This is a drop-in service.
Do I need an appointment to speak to the support agencies?
No anyone can access the drop in services, you only need a foodbank referral to be provided a food parcel.
Am I under any obligation to disclose personal details?
No, you are under no obligation to disclose personal details.
Is there a maximum number of times I can access additional support through the food bank centres?
No, you can access the drop-in support as often as you want to. However, you need to check with the individual support agency for any restrictions that may apply for their services.
Drop-in sessions...
Please see https://edinburghfoodproject.org/support-services-calendar.
You can contact our Money Advice Service helpline 10:00am-4:00pm on 07956 300 121.
