Who we are
The Community Foodbank - Skye and Lochalsh is an independent voluntary organisation. The demand for food has increased over the years and in fact in 2018 there was a 50% increase in the supply of food bags by our organisation. We are run entirely by volunteers with each having a specific part to play.
Food is collected from several drop-off points in Skye and stored in a local church. We have collection points in Uig, Waternish, Staffin, our local Co-operative, chemist, health food shop and hairdressers in Portree. We collect food donations from local churches and other points in more outlying communities.
How can we help you?
How to collect food
How to donate food
Making a difference
In the local community
Where to drop off food
Food is collected from several drop-off points in Skye and stored in a local church. We have collection points in Uig, Waternish, Staffin, our local Co-operative, chemist, health food shop and hairdressers in Portree. We collect food donations from local churches and other points in more outlying communities.
Food donations can be dropped off at:
The big Coop in Portree, The Whole Food shop Portree, The first house in Waternish, Rankins shop in Uig, Staffin Stores,
and Fasgadh shop in Dunvegan, The Church of Scotland Portree, The Church of Scotland Dunvegan.
If you would like to arrange a specific collection, please message us by clicking the button below.
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When you need support
Where to collect food
Food can be accessed through the Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB), The Green, Portree and the CAB outreach service in Kyle.
The Portree CAB office is open on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 4.30 pm and on Wednesdays from 10 am to 1 pm. CAB phone number 01478 612032.
In an emergency the Foodbank can be contacted outside CAB office hours by clicking the Facebook button link below.
How to volunteer
How to donate
Donate to our cause
and help those in need
Donate to our cause
We rely on donations from the local community to fund the purchase of food and goods for distribution to those in need. None of our volunteers are paid. If you would like to donate towards the purchase of food and food vouchers, please click the button below.
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And help your community
Work with us to make a difference
The Food Bank is run entirely by volunteers with each having a specific part to play. Volunteers, who are usually organised in pairs, cover the jobs of collection of food donations, unpacking and sorting food, making up bags for distribution and delivery to CAB and to statutory and voluntary welfare agencies. We unpack food donations and date check them.
If you would be interested in volunteering, please contact us by clicking the Facebook messenger button below.
Who we work with
Our partnership organisations
The introduction of Universal Credit is evidently having a negative impact and further roll out in 2019 will inevitably exacerbate the situation. Recipients of food include individuals and families on low (or no) incomes, people with mental and physical health issues, young carers and disabled people. We work with a number of organisations in partnership to make sure our food reaches those most in need. We have a working relationship with the following organisations:
Social Work (Portree and Kyle)
Welfare Rights
UHI college
Viewfield Garden Collective
Community Nurses
Community Psychiatric Nurses
Midwives
Health Visitors
Lochalsh and Skye Housing Association
Women’s Aid
Rag Tag Broadford
Health Improvement Advisor
Am Fasgadh
Young Carers
New Start
Family First
Portree Medical Centre
Working with various groups and organisations
To help those in need in the Isle of Skye and Lochalsh
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Helping those in need in Skye and Lochalsh
A dedicated team of volunteers
working to help those in need.
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Our values
The Right to Food
We believe that it is a basic right that every human being should have access to food. We aim to provide for those who are in need.
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Compassion
Our volunteers and committee members all work in a caring and understanding way. We believe nobody should be hungry in 2019.
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Community
We believe in working with the local community to help those in the area. We work with a number of groups to make a difference.
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Our Gallery
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Volunteers
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Drop off Points
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Island Teams
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Contact us
Contact us through Facebook
The best method of contacting us is through Facebook. We will respond to all inquiries as soon as possible. If you have a specific question that is not urgent, please contact us by email on the details listed further down the page.
Please contact us using the details below.
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Address
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Portree Parish Church Hall, Portree, Isle of Skye
A compassionate and caring organisation of volunteers helping the local community.
