Healthier food - Healthier lives - Healthier futures
A professionally and nationally recognised certificated course which provides training in the principles and practices of good food hygiene. This interesting and useful course is designed for all food handlers working or volunteering in a catering role. Read more
This 1-hour workshop is designed to support families struggling with fussy eating behaviours. It aims to improve confidence and provide practical techniques for managing picky eating and reduce mealtime stress. Read more
Umbrella Hubs provide early intervention support for families across Edinburgh. Read more
Join our informal drop-in session for parents and carers to chat about all things early years nutrition. Whether you're starting weaning, navigating fussy eating, or simply have questions about your little one's diet, this is a relaxed space to get support. Meet an early years nutritionist, connect with other families, share experiences, and gain practical tips to help you feel confident about the next steps in your child's eating journey. Read more
The Community Food National Reference Group has worked collaboratively to develop a resource space allowing access to information on local and national cash first approaches to tackling food insecurity and poverty. Read more
Read about Edinburgh Community Food's involvement in the City of Edinburgh Council's Discover! programme aimed at support families over the school holidays. Read more
Best Start Foods, a payment that replaces the UK Government's Healthy Start vouchers in Scotland. Read more
We provide informal talks and training sessions for third sector organisations. Read more
Contact details for Edinburgh Community Food Read more
Find out more about our policy on how we safeguard vulnerable groups! Read more
Help us to help those in our city who need it most. Your donations go towards providing essential kitchen, household and nourishing food items for those experiencing hardship and crisis. Kitchen and household goods are provided in kind and food is either offered at a discounted dignity price or as an emergency food parcel when someone needs it most. Contents may vary Read more
Join us for REHIS Eating Well for Older People. This course aims to provide participants with the knowledge and appreciation of the importance of good nutrition for older people and how to support them to eat well. Read more
All our Food and Health Development Team are Registered Associate Nutritionists. Find out who they are here! Read more
Please read about our current Board of Directors. Read more
We have a selection of exceptional quality fresh fruit and veg boxes ready for within Edinburgh 4 days a week. Find out more here or check out our shop section. Read more
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. Read more
Find out more about the team that work hard to put together all our fruit and veg orders! Read more
We are excited to announce that our warehouse will be open EVERY Wednesday and Thursday from 9am - 1pm with fresh, local and organically grown produce available. Stop by to shop and enjoy a free hot drink at 22 Tennant Street, Leith, Edinburgh, EH5 6ND. Read more
We're looking for energetic and enthusiastic people to volunteer and support us. Read more
Read about our recent work, nutrition news and what's coming up in our Spring newsletter. Read more
Free advice on introducing food to your baby via online Zoom session. Please e-mail Jo at [email protected] if you'd like to participate. Read more
Our Food and Health Development team are now running sessions online and around Edinburgh helping families learn how to feed their babies, toddlers and young children a healthy diet. Read more
Try our baby and toddler friendly recipes for main meals and snacks which are low in salt and sugar and offer a variety of textures and flavours. Read more
This online workshop offers practical tips on managing fussy eating behaviours. Please contact Jo at [email protected] or telephone 0131 467 7326 to book a place. Read more