Sainsbury's Edinburgh Shrubhill Local

The Food Rescue Group, Edinburgh was established by Suyash Mishra, a student at the University of Edinburgh, to address the growing challenges of food waste, climate change, and local food insecurity. In an era defined by environmental strain, resource scarcity, and ecological imbalance, this initiative is both timely and essential. A core focus of our work is tackling food waste, a significant issue that results in the loss of valuable resources and contributes substantially to methane emissions from landfill. Addressing this problem is both an environmental necessity and a moral responsibility, as redistributing surplus food can provide meaningful support to local families and individuals in need. We work closely with local producers and retailers to ensure surplus food is rescued rather than discarded. These partnerships allow businesses to reduce disposal costs while delivering measurable environmental and social benefits to the community. The day-to-day operation of the Food Rescue Group is led and managed by Suyash and Marina, who oversee all aspects of the initiative. This includes coordinating volunteers, organising surplus food collections, communicating with retailers and partner organisations, managing collection schedules, arranging distribution, responding to last-minute changes, and ensuring food reaches recipient locations safely and on time. Their hands-on management helps maintain an efficient, reliable, and community-centred operation across Edinburgh. Our mission is powered by dedicated local volunteers who collect and distribute surplus food shortly after it becomes available. This rapid turnaround ensures freshness, removes the need for storage, and helps maintain high standards of food safety and quality. Every item is carefully inspected, and any food deemed unsuitable is disposed of responsibly to minimise environmental impact. Volunteer coordination is managed through a dedicated WhatsApp group, providing real-time updates on collection times, locations, and available quantities. Suyash and Marina use this system to coordinate volunteers, respond quickly to changing collection requirements, and ensure the smooth running of rescue and redistribution activities. Through this initiative, we are reducing methane emissions and resource waste by diverting surplus food from landfill. Our work supports those in immediate need while remaining open to anyone who values food, sustainability, and responsible consumption. By engaging a broad cross-section of the community, we aim to foster shared ownership of the solution to food waste. As we continue to develop and refine our approach, we are making meaningful progress towards a more sustainable and inclusive future. Join us in Edinburgh and help make a difference, one meal, one volunteer, and one community at a time.

2. the charitable purposes of the company are: 2.1 the advancement of religion; 2.2 the advancement of education; 2.3 the advancement of health; 2.4 the prevention or relief of poverty; and 2.5 the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, homelessness, unemployment, financial hardship or other disadvantage. Charity is operated at Salvation army building 13 Bangor road, Edinburgh Eh6 5jy Means of identifying service users and their needs - We have been dealing with the people in the community for the past 15 years. We also have a platform where we correspond with the people. We have been operating with the police, Scottish council of African churches, Scottish refugees council to mention a few. Other services provided by the organisation other than food support includes, counselling on mental health, capacity building, fuel.poverty, climate change project, we also work with street pastors to deal with the issue of homelessness and destitudes There is no charge for the service(s) provided by Mfm Edinburgh Mfm Edinburgh does not collect surplus food from any other retailers The organisation is working with the local community, the immigration border force, HM prison, city of Edinburgh Council A photograph of work done by Mfm Edinburgh in the local community : https://mfmedinburgh.org/CommunityEngagements

Polish Family Support Centre is a charity organisation founded in 2009. It focuses on providing psychological help and advocacy support to Polish citizens in Scotland. Passionate staff and volunteers offer a unique array of services and specialised knowledge which is available to all Poles in Scotland, particularly in Edinburgh. The beneficiaries are children, adults, and elderly people who are struggling with various problems related to living abroad and experiencing the effects of language barriers: loneliness, depression, homesickness, isolation, etc. The aim of the organisation is to improve their emotional wellbeing, mental health, and financial standing. The Polish Family Support Centre operates from 19 Smith's Place, Edinburgh, EH68NU. We have been working with Polish migrants since 2009, and identify service users through community outreach, referrals from local schools, social services, and healthcare providers, as well as through self-referrals. Needs are assessed via intake interviews, where we discuss each family’s unique circumstances. This approach allows us to personalize the support provided. We take pride in offering comprehensive support for disadvantaged individuals and families including counselling, psychotherapy, workshops, and social and advocacy services. Our unwavering commitment is primarily to address the mental health challenges faced by Polish people living in a foreign country. We stand firm in our support for vulnerable members of our community, including the homeless, low-income families, single parents, disadvantaged youth, and children. Our services are free, however if we do not have funding for particular project we ask for donations. Yes, we partner with local retailers and supermarkets to collect surplus food, currently we collect every Tuesday from Aldi Portobello. All photos and information about our latest events, support services etc. can be found on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/PsychologEdinburgh We are in a close partnership with Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Edinburgh and cooperate on many initiatives related to good causes, e.g. Christmas presents for vulnerable children, food parcels for vulnerable families etc.