In East Lothian, the food fund is available to community groups and organisations who are members of the network and wish to introduce or develop existing food support to tackle the cost-of-living crisis.
Key information
What is a food fund?
The food fund has been created to allow local groups operating to increase food provisions across East Lothian to tackle the cost-of-living crisis.
How much can I apply for?
Up to £3,000 for community groups. Deadline: 28 November 2022
What can it be used for?
The fund can be used to:
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Buy food and essentials to prop up existing provisions such as local pantry
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To purchase resources needed to improve and increase provisions
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To purchase equipment such as white goods to store food
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To work alongside a partner organisation to order meals
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Develop a new provision to tackle food insecurity
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Buy food to prepare hot/frozen meals
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Volunteer expenses and sessional staffing costs (this is additional hours – not core hours)
Who can apply?
All community groups and organisations may apply, but depending on what the grant is for, we require that the community group be a member of the East Lothian Friendly Food Network and be a constituted community group officially operating in East Lothian. When will a decision be made?
A decision will be made within 14 days unless additional supporting information has been requested What can the fund not be used for?
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Proposals that do not benefit resident of East Lothian
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The repayment of debt or loans
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Costs already incurred
Applicant responsibilities
The group/organisation applying for grant funding are responsible for:
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Ensuring there is a demonstrable link to the aims of the East Lothian Good Food Charter
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That any proposals to prepare and deliver food are registered with East Lothian environmental health and to ensure that required safety standards and followed
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Please submit a quote relating to your grant fund application
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Groups/organisations must have an official bank account
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Applicants are fully responsible for ensuring that relevant risk assessments and safe systems of work are in place and that activities are adequately supervised
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Recipients will measure impact and provide an evaluation at the end of the reporting period.
Additional information
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Grants received must be spent within the specified period as agreed with ELFFN and set out within the grant award letter. Evidence of spend must be supplied prior to this date. If not, recipients will be required to return funds prior to financial year end
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The decision on grant applications is final
If you need further information or assistance in completing the application, contact Ruth Davie elfriendlyfoodn@gmail.com
