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Food Banks

Food Banks are a vital supporting mechanism in our fight against poverty and food insecurity within Dumfries and Galloway.

Below is a list of Food Banks located throughout our region including contact details.  If you are in need please get in contact and they will be able to help you.  Also included are the details of how to make donations to each of these organisations.

Dumfries & Galloway Food Banks

Food Bank ProviderLocationArea CoveredOpening TimesContact DetailsDetails for Donations
Apex Scotland77-79 Friars Vennel, Dumfries, DG1 2RFNithsdale and StewartryTuesday to Friday 11am till 2pmCrystal Soltys or Fiona Dalgleish
Call: 01387 256310
Drop off any time within the opening times
Apex Scotland2 Back Rampart, High Street, Stranraer DG9 7LWWigtownshireMonday to Friday, 10am to 4pmAlison Graham or Aynsley Balfour
Call: 01776 700973
Drop off any time within the opening times
Dalbeattie Foodbank (Initiative Pantry)39 High StDalbeattieMonday 10am -2pm & 6pm-7pm, Wednesday 10am-2pm & 6pm-7pm, Friday 2pm-5.30pmEmergency calls 07444 3328 59
email: donnamck.dci@gmail.com
Drop off any time within the opening times
Kate's KitchenThe Old Bank, 52 High Street, Annan, DG12 6ANAnnandale and EskdaleTuesdays and Thursdays, 9am to 5pm

Call: 01461 206444
email: info@kateskitchen.org

Drop off any time within the opening times
Kirkconnel and Kelloholm Development TrustKKDT Office, Hillview, Kirkland Drive, Kellohiolm DG4 6STKirkconnell and Kelloholm

Every day
11am onwards

07340684527 or 07464282834
email: chris@kkdt.org.uk
Drop off any time within the opening times
Lochside Community AssociationRankine Avenue,
Dumfries, DG2 9NS
Dumfries and all surrounding areasEvery day
11am onwards
Call: 01387 250 582
email: Karen.Wylie@lochsideca.org
Drop off any time within the opening times
Machars Churches Basics Food Bank5 Albert Street, Newton Stewart DG8 6EFMachars - Newton Stewart, Wigtown Kirkinner, Sorbie, Port William, Whithorn, Isle of Whithorn, Creetown, KirkcowanTuesday and Thursday, 9am to 12noonCall: 07874 934387
email: coordinatormcbfb@gmail.com
 
Call to arrange drop-off
Rhins Basics Bank Stranraer and all surrounding villagesFlexible hoursCall: 07715 677 204

Donation Points at:

The Royal Bank of Scotland, 15 Bridge Street, Stranraer, DG9 7JA

Halifax / Bank of Scotland, 64-66 George Street, Stranraer, DG9 7JN

River of Life ChurchDumfries Station, Lovers Walk, Dumfries DG1 1LUDumfriesEvery day
6.30pm to 7.30pm

Call: 01387 264646
email: food@riveroflife.org.uk

Drop off any time within the opening times
Stepping Stones Community Larder9 St Andrew St, Castle Douglas,
DG7 1DE
Castle Douglas and surrounding areas10am - 12noon Monday and Friday,
11am - 1pm Wednesday
Call: 07730788335
email: steppingstones@castledouglas.info
Drop off any time within the opening times
Summerhill Community CentreBallochmyle Terrace,
Summerhill,
Dumfries,
DG2 9EF
Dumfries and all surrounding areas11am to 8pmCall: 01387 247 344
Mob: 0774 392 4609
email: https://www.summerhillcentre.com/contact
Drop off any time within the opening times
The Fed Up Community Cafe12 Bridge Street Stranraer DG9 7HYStranraer & The RhinsMonday to Friday, 9.30am to 2.30pmCall: 01776 706159
email: info@fedup.org.uk
fedup.org.uk
Drop off any time within the opening times

Page last updated: 26/08/2024
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