North-east church sees ten-fold increase in demand for food support
A north-east church has revealed demand for its foodbank is more than 10 times higher than it was before the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Appeal after food and cash stolen during break-in at Moray foodbank
Officers in Moray are appealing for information after food and cash were taken from a foodbank.
Readers’ Letters: So grateful for donations
I would like to express my sincere thanks to my friends and neighbours in the Rowan Road, Rosehill area for their generosity in donating foodstuffs and other welcome goods which, in turn, I passed on to the foodbank in Poynernook Road.
North-east football club to tackle 24-hour challenge for charity
A north-east football team is gearing up to raise funds for their local foodbank by taking on a 24-hour challenge.
Aberdeen boxer Lee McAllister gives food to elderly woman who survived on tea for three days
Boxer Lee McAllister revealed poverty in the north-east during the Covid-19 crisis remains so severe he helped feed an elderly lady who had survived on just tea for three days.
North-east primary pupil’s foodbank donations helps feed 22 families
10-year-old Ross Sharp has been collecting at the front of his home and has already donated seven boxes full of food.
Aberdeen boxer Lee McAllister delivers knock-out lifeline to vulnerable families
An Aberdeen boxing star has swapped his usual gloves for latex ones and a facemask as he dishes out food packages to hungry families.
ScotRail donates surplus stock to Aberdeen foodbank
ScotRail's hospitality team has donated surplus stock to an Aberdeen foodbank, along with three others across the country.
Aberdeen pub and restaurant bosses donate excess food to charity appeal
A north-east business has become one of the first to donate essential food supplies to charity during the coronavirus crisis.
North-east foodbank’s new chief starts at the deep end
The new chief executive of an Aberdeen foodbank has vowed to continue her predecessor’s “massive legacy” in the role.
Homeless deaths second highest in Scotland – but Aberdeen vows to fight back
Council bosses have vowed to “do everything” in their power to address deaths among the city’s homeless, as new figures reveal Aberdeen has the second highest number in the country.
Aberdeen food pantry a ‘roaring success’
An Aberdeen food pantry that was the first of its kind in Scotland has been hailed a huge success, after more than 160 people signed up in the last 11 months.
Aberdeen teen Lewis ‘genuinely just wants to help people’ in his community
An Aberdeen teenager is encouraging other youngsters to get out and volunteer in their communities.
Mental health issues get helping hand at Aberdeen foodbank
Mental health issues are a “real concern among foodbank users” today, according to a charity boss.
North-east foodbank benefits from Aldi supermarket sweep event
More than £400 has been donated to a north-east foodbank after a Supermarket Sweep-style competition.
Aberdeen pet foodbank a ‘great success’
A foodbank for dogs set up to help Aberdeen pet owners facing financial difficulties has been hailed as a “great success”.
New foodbank launched in Aberdeen community
A new foodbank has been launched in an Aberdeen community.
Aberdeen charity could use electric bikes to help deliver food parcels
Electric cargo bikes could be used to deliver food parcels to families in need as part of a new Aberdeen charity scheme.
Thousands of struggling north-east families turning to foodbank
Thousands of people are turning up at foodbanks across the north-east because they are struggling to feed their families.
North-east foodbank issues ‘urgent’ appeal for stock
A north-east foodbank has today issued an urgent appeal for stock.
Aberdeen barber offers free haircuts to children of families using foodbank
An Aberdeen barber gave up her free time to cut the hair of young boys whose families use a foodbank.
Aberdeen foodbank issues appeal for donations
An Aberdeen foodbank has appealed for donations due to an increase in service users.
Aberdeen foodbank to offer new evening session to help those in work
A new Aberdeen foodbank has extended its opening times – just three weeks after its launch.
Aberdeen supermarket encourages customers to donate to foodbank
An Aberdeen supermarket is encouraging people to donate to a local food bank.
Aberdeen pantry dishes up recipe to battle food poverty
Plans are being drawn up to open more innovative projects to battle food poverty after the success of a new scheme.
New foodbank set to open in Aberdeen this week
A new foodbank is to open in Aberdeen this week.
Can you help? Stock running low at Aberdeen foodbank
An Aberdeen food bank is appealing for donations of food as it revealed stock is running low.
Aberdeen university and food bank charity join forces for nutrition study
A new study into how those on limited income cope with long-term health conditions has been launched by two city organisations.
Aberdeen foodbank use soars by 2000%
A new strategy to make sure no one goes hungry has been unveiled – after it emerged Aberdeen foodbank use has soared by more than 2,000%.
Generous Aberdeen schoolgirl gives her birthday money and time to foodbank
A generous little girl has given up her time to volunteer with an Aberdeen charity – after she donated some of her birthday money last month.