elfoodbank.bsky.social @elfoodbank.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Please note we will be closing the Foodbank slightly early tomorrow, the 1st of Oct at 1:30pm. We will be open again Friday at our usual time 10am. 001
elfoodbank.bsky.social @elfoodbank.bsky.social · 18/09/2026We are also hiring a Community Signposting Worker. If this role sounds suited to you, you can read more information and apply via our website,https://eastlothian.foodbank.org.uk/jobs Application deadline: 6th October 2026 12 noon 001
elfoodbank.bsky.social @elfoodbank.bsky.social · 17/09/2026We're hiring a Warehouse Co-ordinator For more information and to apply please check out our website, eastlothian.foodbank.org.uk/jobs Application deadline: 2nd October, 12 noon 001
elfoodbank.bsky.social @elfoodbank.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Our AGM will be held on the 9th of Oct at Tranent Parish Church Hall (103 Church Street). If you'd like to attend please register via our Eventbrite www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/annual-gen... 000
elfoodbank.bsky.social @elfoodbank.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Please note we will be closed this coming Monday the 14th Sep. We will be open as usual Tuesday morning, 10am. 000
elfoodbank.bsky.social @elfoodbank.bsky.social · 09/09/2026🤩Third edition of our Supporters Newsletter is fresh in inboxes this morning! Supporters if you haven't already, get yourself caught up on our past editions and sign up for the next! eastlothian.foodbank.org.uk/supporters-n... 🥰To our supporters who have already signed up, what do you think? 001
elfoodbank.bsky.social @elfoodbank.bsky.social · 01/09/2026🚨 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT🚨 The essential work being carried out in our warehouse is having to be extended by a day, meaning there will be NO PUBLIC ACCESS to the Foodbank today. We are hoping to have our warehouse open as normal tomorrow. Sorry for an inconvenience. 000
elfoodbank.bsky.social @elfoodbank.bsky.social · 21/08/2026We're teeing up a huge thank you to @theglengolfclub Ladies, who raised a fantastic £440 for us through a tombola at the Ladies Open competition and a car full of food and toiletry donations! As this year's Ladies Captain Charity of the Year, we're so lucky to have their support! 000
elfoodbank.bsky.social @elfoodbank.bsky.social · 20/08/2026⛳ A round of applause for Longniddry Golf Club We're absolutely delighted to share that the Ladies Greensome Open at Longniddry Golf Club has raised an incredible £901 for us! 🏌️♀️ A huge #thankyou to Fiona & the whole team for organising & to every golfer who teed off in support of our community 💚 000
elfoodbank.bsky.social @elfoodbank.bsky.social · 13/08/2026🎉 We have some exciting news! We're so happy to share that East Lothian Foodbank has been awarded £19,395 by the @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk 101
elfoodbank.bsky.social @elfoodbank.bsky.social · 30/07/2026New role at our Foodbank! We are looking for a Co-ordinator to organise the running of our new service: Food Club. Follow the link in our bio to apply, deadline is 19th August, 12 noon. 000
elfoodbank.bsky.social @elfoodbank.bsky.social · 15/07/2026Meet Jess, who co-ordinates all parcel deliveries to ensure everyone using our service gets their parcel on time. Jess will be working with all of our referral agencies and service users to build strong and lasting relationships to make sure people get the right support at the right time! 000
elfoodbank.bsky.social @elfoodbank.bsky.social · 09/07/2026👀 Have you spotted our prepacked donation bags in Tesco? They’re back for the summer. Labelled by price, each contains essential items we need 🛍️ Grab a bag 🛒 shop 💳 pay at the till ✅ drop it at our donation point as you leave. Thank you💚 #Donatetoday #EastLothianFoodbank #thanks 002
elfoodbank.bsky.social @elfoodbank.bsky.social · 03/07/2026Incredible news! We've been awarded a £30,000 grant from the @westonfdn.bsky.social 🎉 This funding keeps our doors open and our community supported when they need us most. Thank you for believing in us. 💙 #EastLothianFoodbank #GarfieldWestonFoundation 132
elfoodbank.bsky.social @elfoodbank.bsky.social · 10/06/2026🚨In response to our community’s feedback, we will be closing the Foodbank for a week- Mon 15th- Friday 19th of June to make some changes to our warehouse so we can improve our service. The Foodbank doors will open again on Mon the 22nd of June. 001
elfoodbank.bsky.social @elfoodbank.bsky.social · 28/05/2026🚨We've extended the application deadline for the Service Co-ordinator role!🚨 If you think you'd be a good fit, please submit your application by Friday 5th June 12pm. eastlothian.foodbank.org.uk/jobs 000
elfoodbank.bsky.social @elfoodbank.bsky.social · 07/05/2026Are you ready to vote? Everyone should be able to afford the essentials yet one million in Scotland face food insecurity due to a lack of income. We can end the need for foodbanks, it just takes the political will. Use your voice today and vote for a Scotland where no one needs a foodbank. 000
Reposted by @elfoodbank.bsky.socialTrussell Scotland @trussellscot.bsky.social · 07/05/2026Today voters across Scotland go to the polls and it feels like the right time to share this again. We can end the need for food banks, it just takes the political will. Together, we CAN build a future where we never need a sign like this. 💚 036
elfoodbank.bsky.social @elfoodbank.bsky.social · 04/05/2026🚨 We've a couple of changes to our opening hours this month. We'll be closing early at 1pm Wednesday 6th May. On Tuesday 12th May we'll be open as usual for referrals but there will be no public access to the foodbank. 000
elfoodbank.bsky.social @elfoodbank.bsky.social · 01/05/2026We are now hiring for a new Service Co-ordinator! 💚 This is an exciting role within our frontline operations team. If you are an empathetic and motivated individual who enjoys working in a fast paced environment, find out more and how to apply on our website! eastlothian.foodbank.org.uk/jobs 001
elfoodbank.bsky.social @elfoodbank.bsky.social · 25/04/2026📊Sats Stats It's not only stats that are important, it's also the stories and people behind them. Our Holiday Hunger provision helps families cope with the additional costs that occur during the holidays, whether that's making extra meals or budgeting for snacks. #storiesbehindthestats 000
elfoodbank.bsky.social @elfoodbank.bsky.social · 07/04/2026Yesterday, the two-child limit was finally lifted - a change that’s set to pull 470,000 children out of severe hardship by 2027. This is a huge step forward and will make an incredible difference for families across the UK. 000
elfoodbank.bsky.social @elfoodbank.bsky.social · 06/04/2026🚨The Foodbank will be closed today. We'll be open as usual from 10am tomorrow, Tuesday the 7th of April. 001
elfoodbank.bsky.social @elfoodbank.bsky.social · 04/04/2026📈Here's some stand out stats, from Jan-Dec 2025. These stats highlight the impact our service can have. 💚Behind every number is a person we meet, someone who deserves help, support and dignity. #staturdaystats 000
elfoodbank.bsky.social @elfoodbank.bsky.social · 24/03/2026Thank you @reusescotland for their generous donation of £30k. This contribution builds on our existing partnership, reflecting our shared commitment to alleviating poverty and demonstrates how treating waste as a community resource makes a positive difference to our east Lothian community. 001
elfoodbank.bsky.social @elfoodbank.bsky.social · 23/03/2026📧Sign up to receive The ELF – our newly relaunched supporters newsletter keeping you connected to the work you make possible across East Lothian. 📆The ELF will be launching this Thursday 26th March,make sure to sign-up now to receive the first edition! eastlothian.foodbank.org.uk/supporters-n... 000
elfoodbank.bsky.social @elfoodbank.bsky.social · 04/03/2026🚨The Foodbank will be closing early today at 1pm. We'll be open as usual tomorrow 10am-2pm. 010
elfoodbank.bsky.social @elfoodbank.bsky.social · 27/02/2026📢 So two years ago today we joined the Guarantee Our Essentials campaign with @TrussellUK and @jrf_uk – and we’ll keep on campaigning until everyone can afford the essentials. 💚 #GOE #GuaranteeOurEssentials 000
elfoodbank.bsky.social @elfoodbank.bsky.social · 14/02/2026💌A love letter from us to you! #supporters #localineverycommunity #happyvalentinesday 000
elfoodbank.bsky.social @elfoodbank.bsky.social · 09/02/2026A huge thank you to everyone who supported our collection at Musselburgh Athletic FC on Saturday. You are amazing! Thanks to you we collected: 🍽️ 336.8 kg of food - that's 801 meals for local families 💷 £269.31 in cash donations. 101
elfoodbank.bsky.social @elfoodbank.bsky.social · 16/01/2026📣 We are back with our #fridaycallout 🥫If you want to help us #filltheshelves then please make sure you follow us on our other social media platforms, where we post weekly what we're running low on! #donate #ELFS 000
elfoodbank.bsky.social @elfoodbank.bsky.social · 14/01/2026We stand with Trussell. Every day our neighbours tell us they can't afford essentials. Behind every statistic is a person with something to say & a community listening. Everyone deserves dignity, security & the chance to thrive. Together, we can build a Scotland where no one needs a food bank. #SP26 033
Reposted by @elfoodbank.bsky.socialHelen Barnard @helenbarnard.bsky.social · 12/01/2026Delighted to see @trussellscot.bsky.social manifesto for the 2026 Scottish Parliament election out. We're urging all of Scotland’s political parties to commit to building a Scotland where charitable food aid is consigned to history, forever. Five key asks of the next Scottish Government...cms.trussell.org.uk 193
Reposted by @elfoodbank.bsky.socialTrussell Scotland @trussellscot.bsky.social · 13/01/2026Investing in the Scottish Child Payment is the most effective way to get cash into the pockets of families on the lowest incomes. With one million in Scotland facing hunger, we need much bolder choices to transform lives. Read our #SP26 manifesto. 👉 bit.ly/TrussellScot... 011
elfoodbank.bsky.social @elfoodbank.bsky.social · 09/01/2026📣Our Friday Call Outs are back! 🍝 If you happen to pass some pasta during the weekend shop, why not pick up a pack to donate? 🤗Little donations whenever you can, stack up to make a big difference! Please help, please donate. #Fridaycallout #ELFS #Eastlothianfoodbank #donate 010
elfoodbank.bsky.social @elfoodbank.bsky.social · 26/12/2025🚨 We're seeking a part-time Project Support Assistant to help people using our foodbank access our Money Advice Service. You'll provide essential support to the operations team by helping to co-ordinate referrals to our advice partner, supporting wider team projects & daily service delivery. 100
elfoodbank.bsky.social @elfoodbank.bsky.social · 24/12/2025Wow - what a busy couple of weeks it has been! As well as ensuring our crisis support goes out across East Lothian we've also been working alongside Musselburgh Area Partnership & ELC Connected Communities to deliver their Festive Food Provision Thank you to everyone who helped us achieve this 🎄💚 100
elfoodbank.bsky.social @elfoodbank.bsky.social · 23/12/2025😮 Wow! Our ELFS are amazing....they've already donated over 15,000kg of food this winter, to help #filltheshelves If you're planning to make any pre-Christmas donations please be sure to hand them in before we close on Wednesday 24th Dec, 2pm 💚 #filltheshelves #20000kgofhope 000
elfoodbank.bsky.social @elfoodbank.bsky.social · 04/12/2025🚨The Foodbank will be closing early today at 1pm. We will be open as usual tomorrow from 10am-2pm. 000
elfoodbank.bsky.social @elfoodbank.bsky.social · 02/12/2025🎄Can you help our ELFs decorate our tree and raise £25,000?🎄 🎉AMAZING NEWS! Thanks to our incredible ELFS, we've already raised £762! 🎉 Every decoration you hang helps feed a family in East Lothian this winter. Ready to decorate? bit.ly/BaublesofHope2025 or click on the link in our bio 010
elfoodbank.bsky.social @elfoodbank.bsky.social · 28/11/2025🎄 It's here! Our Christmas campaign launches in East Lothian Courier End 2025 with 2025 🥫 20,000kg of food 💚 £25,000. We can only do this with YOU, our amazing supporters. Buy a virtual bauble bit.ly/BaublesofHope2025 Donate food bit.ly/ELFBReverseAdventCalendar #End2025with2025 #ELFSbit.lyHelp Our ELFs Hang Baubles of Hope and Decorate our Virtual TreeThis Christmas, we're filling our virtual tree with baubles of hope. Each decoration represents a real gift to a family in need - from breakfast for hungry children to a full Christmas dinner. Our… 100
elfoodbank.bsky.social @elfoodbank.bsky.social · 27/11/2025We welcome the budget announcement removing the two-child benefit cap, a policy that trapped families in poverty for too long. This change will lift 470,000 children out of severe hardship in the UK and make a real difference to families in East Lothian. Thanks to all who campaigned for this👏 000
elfoodbank.bsky.social @elfoodbank.bsky.social · 27/11/2025🎉 What a fantastic start to our Tesco collection! We're absolutely in awe of the kindness and generosity of shoppers in Musselburgh, North Berwick and Haddington today. #thanks to everyone who has stopped by, donated, and chatted with our wonderful volunteers - you're all amazing! 121
elfoodbank.bsky.social @elfoodbank.bsky.social · 24/11/2025This Christmas, we're filling our virtual tree with baubles of hope. Every decoration helps buy food and brings hope, warmth, and nourishment to families in our community this Christmas. Choose your bauble, watch our tree come to life, know that you've made a difference to someone's Christmas. 010
elfoodbank.bsky.social @elfoodbank.bsky.social · 24/11/2025From Thursday 27th to Saturday 29th November, our amazing team of staff, volunteers and supporters will be in Tesco Musselburgh, Haddington, and North Berwick collecting food donations. Please stop by and say hello and if you can pick up a tin to donate, every item makes a difference. 000
elfoodbank.bsky.social @elfoodbank.bsky.social · 23/11/2025While you’re in the shops don’t for-getti to pick up some pasta for your reverse advent collection! There is only one day left of us posting, but feel free to keep collecting and drop-off your donations whenever you are ready. We are so grateful to all those who are taking part. 010
elfoodbank.bsky.social @elfoodbank.bsky.social · 23/11/2025⭐Thank you RSM UK for all of your help this week - in the warehouse sorting so many kilos of stock and then onto our allotment, planting over 400 onions! Superstars! #ELFS #eastlothianfoodbanksupporters #eastlothianfoodbank #thankyou #donations #everytincounts 000
elfoodbank.bsky.social @elfoodbank.bsky.social · 22/11/2025It would be tea-riffic if you donated TEA and COFFEE as part of your reverse advent collections. Many of us can relate to how soothing a cuppa can be in times of stress, please donate today and help give people in your local community that comfort. 000
elfoodbank.bsky.social @elfoodbank.bsky.social · 22/11/2025We are seeking a part-time Project Support Assistant to help people using our foodbank access our Money Advice Service. You can check out the application on our website eastlothian.foodbank.org.uk/jobs Deadline is the 15th of December 2025. 000
elfoodbank.bsky.social @elfoodbank.bsky.social · 21/11/2025Behind today’s door is CUP-A-SOUP: Give a hug in a mug by donating instant soups. Instant soups are vital in our non-cook parcel for people without access to cookers/microwaves. #FillTheShelves2025 #ReverseAdventCalender #eastlothianfoodbank #ELFS #Eastlothianfoodbanksupporters 000
