Community First

The Faside Community Food Pantry is a local drop-in service

Providing food supplies such as dried and tinned goods, fresh meals, baby products, toiletries and dog and cat food.

When: Monday to Friday, 10am to 2pm

Where: Volunteer Centre East Lothian, 56 High Street, Tranent, East Lothian EH33 1HH

Welcome to the Community Food Pantry. Our goal is simple: to help you out. We want to make sure everyone in our community can get affordable groceries and important things they need.

Whether you're a family trying to keep your pantry full or someone who needs a little extra help, we're here for you. We're thankful for any donations you can give, whether it's food, supplies, money, or just lending a hand. Every little bit helps keep our pantry running smoothly.

Let's work together to make sure nobody goes without the food and things they need. Thanks for being part of our caring community!

volunteer east lothian faside community pantry

Food donations, cash donations and carrier bags are always welcomed

I feel the Pantry makes a difference in the sense of the community. Putting the stuff outside takes away the stigma of feeling like they need to come in. I feel I am personally giving back, having a strong social consciousness working within the community. It is important that I am making that difference.

Linda

Fa’side Pantry Frequently Asked Questions

Looking for more help or have some specific questions about the food pantry?

  • We will only require your door number and postcode, we will also ask how many adults and children reside in your household and if you are taking certain items, such as baby milk or sanitary products. No personal information will be taken or tracked.

  • You can come along when it is needed. If you feel you need to come more than twice a week, we would advise you request a foodbank referral, which can be done within our reception area. This is because the foodbank will have more stock to be able to provide a more substantial range of food over a longer period of time. Our stock is only based on an emergency 24-hour supply.

  • The pantry is open from 10:00 to 14:00 each day. We also have a range of “no contact” goods, which are left outside the door each morning for the community to access.

  • There is no cost for the service. Our community pantry is an emergency-based service for essential needs.

  • We get a range of donations from the community, local shops such as Asda and Lidi, and Fareshare.

  • This will depend on stock, but we do try and keep a range of cat and dog food available.

  • This again depends on stock, but we do try and keep a range of toiletries, such as body wash, toothpaste, and shampoo.