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Welcome,

It is a privilege to represent the Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn constituency as your local Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP).

I stay in Maryhill with my wife, together with my young son and daughter. Before I became an MSP, I was a secondary school teacher for ten years. Since first being elected as a Glasgow MSP in 2007 I have worked hard to deliver for local constituents.  As your constituency MSP, I will continue to help to protect the communities I know best and deliver to all people in Maryhill and Springburn

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Bob Doris MSP


 

Foodbanks and other similar providers can provide emergency food for a few days. If you are struggling, there are a number of people who can help. Find out more at this Scottish Government website https://costofliving.campaign.gov.scot/

Many of the services listed on this page are ran by volunteers. The services rely on their time, and donations from the community to operate. I thank everyone who helps ensure these services are available.


 

Services in Milton

Colston Wellpark Church, 1378 Springburn Road, G21 1UX 

Trussel Trust Foodbank - operated by East Dunbartonshire Foodbank (requires a referral, see below)

Friday 11am-1pm and 2pm–4pm

https://eastdunbartonshire.foodbank.org.uk/locations/ 


Victory Family Centre, Hawthorn Street

Trussel Trust Foodbank - operated by Glasgow North West Foodbank (requires a referral, see below)

Wednesdays, 12noon-2pm

Thursdays, 12noon-2pm

https://glasgownw.foodbank.org.uk/locations/


Wheatley Homes Glasgow

Can offer support with the Eat Well programme with supermarket vouchers (you must be a customer of Wheatley Homes Glasgow)

Call 0800 479 7979 

https://www.wheatleyhomes-glasgow.com/my-home/my-rent/eatwell


The People's Fridge - Milton Food Hub, St. Andrew’s Church, Liddesdale Square, Milton, G22 7BT

Ran by North Glasgow Community Food Initiative. You can take a maximum of 6 items including 3 refrigerated items, 2 ambient/tinned products and 1 bakery item at each visit.

A community café and Fruit and Veg stall also operates.

Wednesday 10.30am – 12.30pm, Thursdays 12.30pm – 2.30pm

https://www.facebook.com/miltonfoodhub


 

 

Services in Maryhill and Ruchill

St Gregory’s, 130 Kelvindale Road, G20 8DP

Foodbank. They are available on 0141 946 3009, but there is no need to call ahead, just knock on the door if its closed.

Monday and Friday 10am – 12noon


Najra helping Hands: Community Food Cupboard - 351 Bilsland Drive

Open to the elderly and struggling inividuals and families. Free registration and for every £3 donation you get 10 items. Can be used once a week

Wednesday, Thursay and Friday - 10am-4pm

https://www.facebook.com/najrahelpinghands/


Wheatley Homes Glasgow

Can offer support with the Eat Well programme with supermarket vouchers (you must be a customer of Wheatley Homes Glasgow)

Call 0800 479 7979 

https://www.wheatleyhomes-glasgow.com/my-home/my-rent/eatwell


 

 

Services in Springburn

Colston Wellpark Church, 1378 Springburn Road, G21 1UX 

Trussel Trust Foodbank - operated by East Dunbartonshire Foodbank (requires a referral, see below)

Friday 11am-1pm and 2pm–4pm

https://eastdunbartonshire.foodbank.org.uk/locations/


Springburn Community Fridge - Springburn Community Hub, Springburn Shopping Centre, G21 1TS

Based in the Springburn Community Hub its helps stop food waste from local shops going to landfill and instead give it to the people of Springburn

Wednesday and Friday 11 - 2pm


 

 

Services in Possil

The Courtyard Pantry, 2 Westercommon Drive, Hamiltonhill

Food at affordable prices. Become a member for a small fee. Then pay £2.50 a week to get food worth between £10-15.

Open Tuesday and Wednesday 10am-3pm

https://www.facebook.com/courtyardpantry/


 

 

Services in Royston

Royston Community Pantry, Roystonhill Community Hub, Royston, G21 2LG

Anyone who lives in the G21 postcode area can become a member of Royston Community Pantry for £3. They can then do a weekly shop for £3, which will provide a £20-25 worth of food. Members also have the option of paying a solidarity price of £3.50 per shop, to fund a small number of subsidised memberships.

For more information visit https://www.ngcfi.org.uk/royston-community-pantry-funded-by-the-scottish-governments-communities-recovery-fund/ 

Monday  14:00 – 17:00
Thursday 16:00 – 19:00
Friday 10:00 – 13:00

https://www.ngcfi.org.uk/royston-community-pantry/ 


 

 

Referral Food Banks

Referrals can be given by Housing Associations, Social Work, etc. You may be given an e-referral rather than an physical bit of paper. 

 

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