Reducing food waste

Did you know, Scottish households throw away around 600,000 tonnes of food waste every year, that's the weight of about 2,000 Kelpies statues! Read more

Sustainability

Edible Edinburgh

The Edible Edinburgh food partnership plays an important role in the development of sustainable food systems, campaigning for change and informing policy. Read more

Reducing food waste

Did you know, Scottish households throw away around 600,000 tonnes of food waste every year, that's the weight of about 2,000 Kelpies statues! Read more

Food Power for Generation Covid

Edinburgh Community Food are delighted to have received funding from Food Power to ensure children and their families have access to food during the coronavirus pandemic. Read more

Leith Business Charter

Edinburgh Community Food are delighted to be recognised as Zero Waste Leith Business Read more

Families Hate Waste

Find out how Edinburgh Community Food encouraged Leithers to save on their food waste. Read more

Latest

Professionals Fussy Eating Workshop

This 1.5 hour workshop is designed for professionals working with families. It aims to improve confidence to support families struggling with fussy eating behaviours, providing tips and advice for how to navigate discussions.
REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene

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.
REHIS Food and Health

Elementary Food & Health is a nationally recognised seven hour course (delivered over 2 days) 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.
Edinburgh Community Food Menu for All Network Launch

At Edinburgh Community Food, we believe everyone has the right to nourishing food that supports their mental and physical well-being. On Friday 6th October, we're launching our 'Menu for All' network. ‘Menu for All’ will combine food and support access aims to give Edinburgh the scalable capacity to respond to need, build and coordinate capacity across the city, and provide accessible and reliable services of support to those most in need in times of crisis.

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.
Volunteer with us

We're looking for energetic and enthusiastic people to volunteer and support us.
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.
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.
Our Strategic Plan

Continuity and consistency are very much at the heart of what we do. We know that with our expertise, experience and connections we can be at the heart of creating healthier futures for everyone who lives and works in our city.