M&S Broughty Ferry

Saving waste is our aim. We are a charity trying to save food waste from going to landfill by picking up surplus & diverting back into the local community. We have a location at 5 High Street, Monifieth. DD5 4DA which houses fridges, freezer, shelves etc for safe food storage. We have a group of volunteers to man the fridge and also to collect the food from supermarkets etc. All volunteers are trained as per Environmental Health guidelines. There is a donation box but we do not charge for any food items. We have a Facebook page and we have had the local newspaper down on opening after relocating from smaller premises. We have received funds from Angus Council, Hubbub, Monifieth South Angus Church, Rotary Club of Monifieth & District, Seagreen, Northwood Charitable Trust, Tesco and Sainsbury’s. Alongside our fridge, within our premises we also run a small successful charity shop.

Fairfield Food Larder is a community food support initiative run by the Fairfield Community Hub (based at Drumgeith Road, Dundee DD4 0JX) that helps local families access affordable groceries and reduce food waste. It’s more than a food bank: it offers a “larder” model — users pay a small fee and then pick from a selection of fresh, chilled, frozen and dry goods. How it works Eligibility & Access: There’s no referral needed. You can drop in during opening hours. Monday & Saturdays 10 - 1145am Cost: For a first visit the membership is £7, and after that each visit is £5. This covers a wide variety of items. What you can take: There are ambient items (dry goods), fridge/freezer items, store cup­board essentials, plus cleaning products, toiletries and sometimes bakery items. Community-led & inclusive: They emphasise dignity and welcoming service — for example the website says “we welcome anyone who could use a little extra support”. Food waste reduction: By offering a broad range of items (including surplus bakery/fresh when available) they are doing double duty: supporting people’s budgets and reducing waste. Things to keep in mind / tips Bring cash for payment Bring your own carrier bags. Since there is high demand, it's a good idea to arrive early in opening hours. If you have specific dietary needs (e.g., vegetarian, halal, etc.)

Transition Dundee is a climate action organisation aiming to help our local community lower their carbon footprint, whilst helping those in need through our various efforts. We have a re-use shop, The Wardrobe @112 Nethergate Dundee, we offer skill-sharing workshops and events (based on carbon lowering activities such as repairing skills, how to cut down your plastic use and so on) and we aim to help cut down on and raise awareness of food waste through the ‘Dundee West End Community Fridge’.