George Grierson

George is a Banking Director for Hampden & Co, George was previously an Associate at Magenta HR and a Corporate Development Manager at Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland. George also has experience in Business Development.

George joined ECF Board May 2017.

Skills that George brings to the Board:

Customer relations

Consultancy

Business development

business planning

Latest

Edinburgh Community Food in Fife!

We are delighted that Fife Council have launched our Take & Make meals around Dunfermline and Cowdenbeath to be used in their adult cooking groups and pantries, all part of their health development work with NHS Fife.
Fun, Fit & Fed!

Our Leith Chooses funded project for 2024 is underway! We're launching our 'Fun, Fit & Fed' project in partnership with Upmo community cafes in Leith Victoria and Ainslie Park Edinburgh Leisure venues. Head along to pick up a free Take & Make meal kit! #FunFitFed
REHIS Food and Health

Elementary Food & Health is a nationally recognised seven hour course which provides training in the principles of good nutrition and getting a healthy, balanced diet. Our highly qualified team of friendly and approachable Association for Nutrition-registered Nutritionists have wide experience of delivering REHIS training to people from different backgrounds and all levels of experience.
REHIS Food Allergy Awareness

The Food Allergy Awareness Training Course is a professionally and nationally recognised certificated course which aims to raise awareness of issues around allergies, coeliac disease & intolerances and of how to cater for sufferers in a variety of contexts. Learn more about Natasha’s Law and the recent changes to Pre-packed for Direct Sale (PPDS) legislation.

What We Do

Edinburgh Community Food is all about helping people enjoy delicious, fresh, healthy food and making sure everyone in our city has access to an affordable, healthy diet. We believe in: Healthier Food - Healthier Lives - Healthier Futures.
Take & Make DIY Meals

Our Take & Make DIY Meal Packs have everything you need to make delicious, nutritious meals.
Home Deliveries

We have a selection of exceptional quality fresh fruit and veg boxes ready for FREE home delivery within Edinburgh 4 days a week. Find out more here or check out our shop section. A minimum order will now be £25 for a free delivery.
Edinburgh Community Cafe Network

The Edinburgh Community Cafe Network brings cafes together to help increase the community cafe brand and to bridge, bond and link their social capital.
REHIS Food Hygiene

We deliver certificated REHIS Food Hygiene courses.
Latest Newsletter

Read about our recent work, nutrition news and what's coming up in our latest newsletter.
Contact Us

Contact details for Edinburgh Community Food
Food and Health Development Team

All our Food and Health Development Team are Registered Associate Nutritionists. Find out who they are here!
Best Start Foods

Best Start Foods, a payment that replaces the UK Government's Healthy Start vouchers in Scotland.
Eat Well for Oral Health

Edinburgh Community Food and LINKnet Mentoring are excited to be offering FREE 6 week cooking and nutrition courses throughout the year to help people gain confidence in cooking nutritious affordable meals and providing oral health awareness information.