News
12 Apr 18
Clothes for kids campaign
At West Lothian Foodbank Charity Shop, we believe that no child should miss out. That’s why we’re gifting suits and dresses to local school children this prom and gala season. Charity shop manager Sharon Paterson said: “With people struggling to afford food living locally, it is important that we can continue to support local families […]
3 Apr 18
Could YOU be our new development Worker?
We are recruiting now for a Part time development worker funded for 18 months. If you are experienced and looking to help us develop the foodbank in many different ways Click here for the role description and application form.
3 Apr 18
WLFB Changes Charitable Status to SCIO
West Lothian Foodbank is undergoing a major change to our charitable status. We are separating our financial affairs from Whitburn Pentecostal Church and becoming a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) in our own right. There will be no change to our services as a result of this change but behind the scenes we will be […]
28 Feb 18
Charity Bag Collections coming to your doorstep
We get a lot of people asking about these clothing collection bags that have been coming through your mailboxes. These are genuine! Please support the food bank by using them. The clothes are collected by a local family run business and taken to a warehouse in Livingston. They are then sorted and suitable clothes are […]
16 Feb 18
40 for 40 Lent Challenge
We would like to encourage you to take part in our #40for40 Challenge in the run-up to Easter. West Lothian Foodbank manager Kathleen Neilly said: “With people struggling to afford food living locally, it is important that we can continue to support families in crisis throughout the Easter period. “That’s why we provide nutritionally balanced […]
4 Dec 17
Volunteer Bonnie raises over £1000!
Volunteer Bonnie raised over £1000 by running a 5k race, here’s her story: The stories Kathleen told me really touched a nerve. No-one should ever have to go without a basic thing such as food, school uniform or a little present for their child at Christmas so I really do applaud the work you all […]
20 Oct 17
Whitburn Distribution centre and HQ have moved
We have moved premises in Whitburn to two new sites. Our Whitburn Distribution Centre has moved to: Whitburn Pentecostal Church Reveston Lane Whitburn West Lothian EH47 8HJ There has all been a change to Opening Hours: Monday 1:30-3:30 Wednesday 1:30-3:30 Friday 1:30-4:30 Also our Admin Offices have moved to: Answer House Reveston Lane Whitburn West Lothian EH47 8HJ […]
2 Oct 17
Local Electrical Company supports the foodbank!
West Lothian Foodbank was delighted to have Rexel Group (Formerly Ross Electrical) in for a tour of the Foodbank & to find out more about the work we do. Through West Lothian Council community benefits Rexel Group were in the position to offer the foodbank a cheque for £4,094.65 towards the running cost. Kevin Lothian […]
31 Jul 17
25 Tonnes of food collected from local Supermarkets!
THANK YOU SUPERMARKET CUSTOMERS! As a result of weekly donations by supermarket customers West Lothian Foodbank has received 25 tonnes of food in the last year. This has provided a minimum 3 day supply of emergency food to 1390 adults and 646 children in West Lothian. All 180 Foodbank volunteers and, most importantly, those in […]
15 Jun 17
RECORD ONE DAY COLLECTION!
A very big THANK YOU!! to all TESCO customers who contributed food and money at TESCO Bathgate last Friday (9th June). We had zero or very low stock of some basic items and the collection day was extremely effective. We took in a Magnificent total of £282 in cash AND just over 900kg of food and […]