Food Train

Supporting older people in Scotland to eat well, age well & live well.

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Sometimes it’s the little things that make the biggest difference.

Our volunteers do more than deliver groceries, they can unpack shopping, post a letter, put bins out or lend a helping hand.

Sponsor a box for £10 a year.

👉 https://t.co/e3sz3NQOdY

#BOXtober2026

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💛 Sometimes a delivery is about much more than what’s in the box.

A familiar face, a friendly chat and meaningful connection can make a real difference.

Sponsor a box for £10 a year and help older people stay connected.

👉 https://t.co/e3sz3NQOdY

#MoreThanABox

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💛 #BOXtober2026 is here!

This International Day of Older People, sponsor a Food Train grocery delivery box for just £10 a year.

We don’t just deliver food. We deliver dignity, independence and meaningful connection.

👉 https://t.co/e3sz3NQOdY

#MoreThanABox

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#BOXtober2026 is coming!

From 1st October, sponsor a Food Train grocery delivery box for just £10 a year.

Every delivery brings more than food – a friendly face, a helping hand and someone who cares.

👉 https://t.co/e3sz3NQOdY

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We’re delighted to receive a generous £40,000 grant from @WestonFdn towards Food Train’s core costs.
This vital support will help us continue providing food access, friendship and practical help to older people across Scotland.
Thank you for believing in our work!

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🎉 Happy 31st Birthday, Food Train! Today we're celebrating 31 years of supporting older people to live well at home. ❤️ Take a trip back to 1995 with us and enjoy a taste of nostalgia from the year Food Train began. 🎈
#FoodTrain #1995 #Anniversary

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Today marks the start of Volunteers’ Week, and we want to say a huge thank you to all of our incredible Food Train volunteers. ❤️ We are so grateful for everything you do, Food Train simply wouldn’t be possible without you.
Thank you for being part of our community 🌟

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The National Lottery Community Fund supports our befriending services. Today, we welcomed Neal Bennison to our seated exercise class. These connections reduce loneliness and strengthen friendships.

Thank you, Neal, and @TNLCommunityFundScotland for making this possible! 🙌💚

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With elections this Thursday (7 May), we’re highlighting our final asks:

4️⃣ Invest in volunteers & community-led support
5️⃣ Involve older people in food & health policy design

These steps will help create more inclusive, effective services - so every older person can thrive.

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As #ScottishElection2026 approaches, Food Train urges support for our 5 key ‘asks’. This week’s focus is Ask 3: Launch a national malnutrition prevention and screening programme to identify issues early and ensure timely support for older people. 🍽️💚

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📢 We’re hiring!

Finance & Administrative Assistant (Dumfries)

A varied, hands-on role - perfect if you’re organised, practical, and enjoy keeping things running smoothly.

No finance expert needed, just confidence with numbers.

👉 Apply: https://t.co/ctj8KU63Ki

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Mother’s Day Appeal

Thanks to our amazing communities, we raised £3,300+ and welcomed 82 new supporters 💛

Your support helps older people stay nourished, connected, and independent at home.

Whether you donated, shared, or supported us - thank you.

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With 3 weeks until the #ScottishElection2026 Food Train urges parties to support our 5 key asks

1️⃣ Ringfence funding for community food access for older people
2️⃣ Enshrine the right to food for older people in Scots law

Access to good food is a right! Let's make it a reality

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💛 “Really good charity – support them if you can.” 💛 Our Mother’s Day Appeal is ending soon. Your donations bring companionship to older people like Edna, helping them stay independent. 💛 There's still time to donate! 👉 https://t.co/bXowalm6dR

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💛 More than just a delivery service 💛
⏰ Time is running out!
For many older people, Food Train isn’t just groceries — it’s friendly faces, reassurance, and connection.
This Mother’s Day, help older people live well at home.
👉 Donate now: https://t.co/bXowalm6dR

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💬 “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 https://t.co/bXowalm6dR

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🌷 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: https://t.co/bXowalm6dR
#HappyMothersDay

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🌸 Celebrating women like Edna, 100, this International Women’s Day. Food Train keeps older women independent & cared for 💜 Donate today! https://t.co/bXowalm6dR #IWD2026

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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: https://t.co/bXowalm6dR

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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! 🥃🔥