Food Train

💬 “Another couple of people coming in to see her.” For many older people, Food Train is their only regular social contact. Our volunteers provide shopping and connection. 💛 👉 Support our Mother’s Day Appeal thefoodtrain.enthuse.com/cf/mothers-day…

🌷 Happy Mother’s Day! Today we celebrate all the women who have shaped our lives with love & kindness. For older people without family nearby, your support helps them feel cared for & connected. 💛 Donate today & watch Edna’s journey: thefoodtrain.enthuse.com/cf/mothers-day… #HappyMothersDay

🌸 Celebrating women like Edna, 100, this International Women’s Day. Food Train keeps older women independent & cared for 💜 Donate today! thefoodtrain.enthuse.com/cf/mothers-day… #IWD2026

This Mother’s Day, help older people live well at home Edna, 100, relies on Food Train for shopping & companionship. For many older people, home means comfort & independence. 💛 Your kindness can change a life. 👉 Donate: thefoodtrain.enthuse.com/cf/mothers-day…

Burns Day 2026 🥃 Our West Lothian branch celebrated in style with haggis, neeps, and tatties, featuring George addressing the haggis: “Fair fa’ your honest, sonsie face, Great chieftain o’ the puddin-race!” Happy Burns Day! 🥃🔥

Food Train branches and services don’t just work hard delivering food at Christmas 🛒 our staff and volunteers go the extra mile to make it festive for the older people we support. 🎄 🎅 🎁Here are some highlights. of things they've been up to ❤️

HAPPY NEW YEAR to all our friends, volunteers and supporters. We look forward to working with you in 2026

Wishing you all a very Happy Christmas. Thank you to all our volunteers, followers and supporters for their kindness throughout 2025.

This Christmas, let's spread warmth and kindness! 🎄❤️ Thanks to our amazing donors & volunteers, we're helping those in need. Consider donating: thefoodtrain.enthuse.com/cp/5333e/donat… #SpreadKindness #FoodTrain #ChristmasGiving

Thanks to @ITV for highlighting the ageing population in Dumfries & Galloway and Scottish Borders and its impact on local services! 🎉 Proud to see our Food Train volunteers featured ( around 10 mins in!). 👉 itv.com/watch/news/cat…

Thanks, @STVNews, for highlighting the rise in malnutrition among older people. 22% of over-65s we assessed are at risk, up from 19%. We can't ignore this! Read more ➡️ news.stv.tv/scotland/malnu… #STVNews #OlderPeople #ElderCare

Today, we launch our manifesto to the Scottish Government! ✊ Our members are clear: “We deserve greater dignity and independence.” Let's ensure every older person in Scotland can eat well, age well, and live well at home. thefoodtrain.co.uk/about/influenc… #Dignity #Independence #Scotland

🎉 RESULTS ARE IN! 🎉 This BOXtober has finished with a BANG! 💥 A huge THANK YOU to everyone who sponsored a box, your support has made a real difference! The grand total of boxes sponsored for 2025 is an amazing 747, raising £7,470! ❤️ THANK YOU

👻Last chance to support #BOXtober2025! Every box helps older people eat well, age well, and live well in their own homes. ❤️ It only takes 1 minute and £10 to make a lasting impact for a whole year. 👉 thefoodtrain.enthuse.com/sponsor-a-box No tricks, just kindness, every box counts!

Our next Raising the Issue of Malnutrition training session takes place on 25th November! Build your understanding on why older people are at greater risk of malnutrition, learn the signs & symptoms, and how to use simple screening tools. Book here: bit.ly/4gr7wyR

Our volunteers are the heart of every delivery! ❤️ They go above and beyond, offering support, comfort, and a listening ear to our older members. Would you consider joining us? 👉 thefoodtrain.co.uk/food-train-hom… Together, we can ensure groceries keep flowing! 👉 thefoodtrain.enthuse.com/sponsor-a-box

We’re halfway through #BOXtober2025! Huge thanks to everyone who sponsored a box! 🙏 We still need your help! 💛 ✅ Check in on older neighbours ✅ Volunteer: thefoodtrain.co.uk/volunteer-form ✅ RT! ✅ Sponsor a box: thefoodtrain.enthuse.com/sponsor-a-box Small actions make a big difference!

Thrilled to welcome Neil Gray MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Health, at our Dumfries pop-up café! He engaged with our older community & saw how funding from the Scottish Government’s Communities, Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund is making a difference. t #HealthAndWellbeing

What does a sponsored box do? 🤔 It covers fuel, vans, and volunteer costs to keep groceries flowing! More than deliveries, it supports independence and wellbeing. 💛 Sponsor a box this #BOXtober2025 for just £10/year! 👉 thefoodtrain.enthuse.com/sponsor-a-box #IndependenceDignityWellbeing

🚨 AGM Update 🚨 The Food Train AGM has been rescheduled to Friday, 24th October at 11am due to Storm Amy. Thank you for your patience and support! See you there! 🥳 #FoodTrain #AGM #CommunitySupport