Food Banks
Getting a referral
If someone is unable to buy food because of financial hardship they can get emergency food supplies from a foodbank.
To get vouchers for food they should ask for a referral:
GPs, health visitors,
social workers
Other community support agencies may also be able to refer such as housing association, women’s aid and university of highlands and Islands.
When someone gets a referral, they will given a voucher to take along to your local food bank. At the foodbank they will be provided with a three-day food supply, along with recipes to help you make the most of this food.
Highland Foodbanks
A number of foodbanks are operated in the highlands by charities and community groups.
Alness: Tuesday & Friday 11.00 – 13.00
Badenoch & Strathspey: deliveries only via referral
Dingwall: Tuesday 10:00 – 12:00 and Friday 13:00 – 15:00
Inverness: Monday – Friday 12.00 – 14.00 for food collection
Lochaber: Monday, Wednesday & Friday 12:00-14:00
Nairn: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 12:00 – 14:00
Skye: arranged via referral or direct message in an emergency.
Tain: Tuesday and Thursday 12.00 – 14.30
Thurso: Tuesday & Friday 12.00 - 14.30
Wick: Tuesday & Friday 12.00 - 14.30
What if the foodbank is closed?
If the foodbank is closed when asking, the referring agency should be able to help.
It is also worth having a look to see if their is a sharing shed or community fridge in the area.