News
26 Feb 19
40 for 40 Lent Challenge
Following last years success, we are relaunching the #40for40 Challenge in the run-up to Easter. All you need to do is give up 40 pence for 40 days starting from Wednesday 6 March. With the addition of Gift Aid, you could donate £20 to a local family facing crisis. At the end of Lent, on […]
19 Feb 19
Charity shop move
Our Charity Shop is moving to new premises at 6 West Main Street, Whitburn, EH47 0QA at the end of the month. The much-needed move will see the charity shop relocate from Market Place in Whitburn to the larger unit on the main street, incorporating the shop and a new sewing room. Charity shop manager Sharon […]
12 Feb 19
Could you be our new distribution centre coordinator?
We’re looking for a new Distribution Centre Coordinator for the Livingston North Foodbank at St Andrew’s, Deans. Livingston North Foodbank is part of our network of foodbank distribution centres across West Lothian. The centre is operated by Livingston Old Parish Church of Scotland and is open each Tuesday from 12.30pm-2.30pm. Teams of volunteers staff the […]
24 Dec 18
THANK YOU!
We would like to say an enormous thank you to all who have donated to us over the festive period. We are overwhelmed by the response this year and have received a record breaking 10 tonnes of food over the last fortnight. It would be impossible to name everyone, but we would like to thank […]
12 Dec 18
Festive Opening Hours 2018/2019
Please note that the warehouse and all distribution centres will be closed on the following dates: Christmas day (25 December) – Closed Boxing day (26 December) – Closed New years day (1 January) – Closed 2 January 2019 – Closed Our warehouse is opening for additional days in the lead up to Christmas to allow […]
7 Dec 18
Christmas charity single 2018
Staff at local music shop, West Lothian Guitar Services, have recorded a charity single to raise funds for West Lothian Foodbank. With the help of talented local bands and artists, the cover of Band Aid’s well-known hit Do they Know it’s Christmas, is available to purchase instore at the shop in Ladywell, Livingston. Customers are […]
28 Nov 18
Livingston FC collections
On Saturday 8 December, pre-match at home against St Mirren, and on Friday 14 December pre-match at home against Hearts, Livingston FC and West Lothian Foodbank would like to invite all supporters who are attending the match to bring a donation which will help local people facing crisis ahead of the Christmas period, including Cartons […]
27 Nov 18
Tesco Bathgate – Food Collection
From the 29th – 30th November, we will be at Tesco Bathgate to take part in UK’s biggest food collection. Our volunteers will be manning collection points and encouraging customers to buy an extra item of food or two during their shop. Customers can then kindly donate these items to West Lothian Foodbank on their […]
1 Nov 18
Christmas appeal 2018
Christmas can be a difficult time for many, especially for those living on a tight budget. With increased winter fuel bills alongside seasonal pressures many will find themselves in food crisis. That’s why we are running the reverse advent calendar again to ensure that we start the new year with a healthy stock. For 24 […]
29 Sep 18
Clothing bag collection ends in West Lothian
Please note that we are no longer operating the clothing bag collection service. From Saturday 29 September 2018 donations will no longer be collected so please do not leave the bags out on the street. If you are still able to donate clothing, we would gratefully receive items direct at the Foodbank Charity Shop in […]