Greenhouse Pantry

12/04/2025

And in this video we have a record, now it is closed, of what The Greenhouse Pantry has meant to the community, a record of this beautiful project which ran for more than three years addressing food insecurity in the area but doing so much more too.

12/04/2025

Sadly The Greenhouse Pantry closed it's doors for the last time yesterday. We've loved this project and thank you all for your support and kindness. Let's leave the final word to the staff, volunteers and in particular the members of the organisation who in this video very clearly and with care express what it's closure means to them

07/04/2025

Community Alliance Trust, who ran the Greenhouse Pantry have a job advert out for a Trust Manager - part time role, closes 15th April. Know any suitable candidates? This is a good local job:

The Community Alliance Trust (CAT) is an independent registered Scottish Charity and the Development Trust for Greater Craigmillar. It was established in 2011 in response to the stalled regeneration programme in Craigmillar. It currently runs the White House, a beautiful art deco building which is a...

17/03/2025

Any mural artists out there? Get involved with this project at Niddrie House. Closes 5pm 30th March.

13/03/2025

It is with great sadness and regret that Community Alliance Trust has taken the decision to close the Greenhouse Pantry.

This was a very difficult decision to make and it is unavoidable. Community Alliance Trust have not been able to secure funds to cover the Pantry's core costs - staff, rent, electricity etc.

Community Alliance Trust are sorry that we do not have any alternative to closure but will continue to supply fresh fruit and vegetables to other local food community outlets.

Community Alliance Trust know this news will have a big impact on members and want to want to give as much notice possible of the change. The closure will be effective from midday Friday 11th April.

The Greenhouse Pantry will open as usual in the weeks leading up to that final Friday, so please come and say goodbye.

Thank you for following this very loved project.

13/03/2025

Intereresting paid opportunity for some of our members?

Join the Regenerative Futures Fund Residents Group! 💼

The Regenerative Futures Fund is a new initiative to improve the lives of people living in poverty and experiencing racism in Edinburgh, while contributing towards a just, green transition in the city🏙. It will support community organisations in Edinburgh for 10 years and they are bringing together people who live in Edinburgh to decide who gets funded!

Group members will:

· have lived or be living in poverty and/or have experienced racism
· have lived in Edinburgh for at least the past year and plan to stay here

They’ll ask you to join 2 - 4 meetings a month and bring your imagination and hopes to make Edinburgh a happy, healthy home for everyone.

They will pay for your time (more than £15 per hour), pay for things that can make your life better (for you or your career) and offer translation, costs of childcare, travel and other things that make it easy for you to join.

What’s next?

Please get in touch by Wednesday, March 19th 10am.

Read more about joining the group and then talk to them… they’re Aala (she/her) and Andy (he/him) and they would love to chat!

Email them: erff@foundationscotland.org.uk
Text/WhatsApp us: 07907 727132

11/03/2025

Bravo to the winners of the Johonni Stanton Creative Writing Awards. What local talent! Take a bow.

08/03/2025

Many of our members are seeking work and work is the best way to make ends meet. For many people that needs to be flexible work and Flexible Working Scotland is a great resource for finding flexible job opportunities. Today, International Womens' Day sees the founder of that site, Lynn Houmdi write a blog for One Parent Families Scotland on how crucial flexible work is for people in that circumstance: https://opfs.org.uk/get-involved/news-and-events/blogs/work-that-works/?fbclid=IwY2xjawI5DARleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHX07sojHc38H1Rzlr3BppleDPQcMQj7ZeIaVFrdXY-RtVHZBRxLlkyjGiQ_aem_dkt4UB-0oIJPIQPL3LRhew

And remember, if you are a woman looking for work we can refer you to Smart Works who can provide interview coaching and an outfit.

Flexible working is essential for many women, especially single parents, 90% of whom are women. Read our latest guest blog by Lynn Houmdi.

06/03/2025

Today is a day for 'If life gives you lemons.....make lemonade!' Lots of lemons at the Greenhouse Pantry today.

06/03/2025

Come have a meal at The White House Kitchen with Edinburgh Food Social catering - tonight and every first Thursday of the month thereafter.

We’re really excited to announce that, as of this month, we will be serving a monthly community meal at on the first Thursday of every month (that’s tomorrow) from 18:00-20:00!

Be sure to come along if you are a resident of Craigmillar or Niddrie 🥗

27/02/2025

Exciting to see Community Alliance Trust's Susan Carr quoted in this article about Friends of Craigmillar 's new initiative.

Donald Anderson, former leader of The City of Edinburgh Council, has been appointed as Chair of the Board of Create, a Craigmillar community enterprise. Mr Anderson immediately rolled up his sleeves, and has already established a new project to improve the area. He has extensive experience in econom...

26/02/2025

Can you help? The Greenhouse Pantry are looking for volunteer drivers for various collections to keep our shelves stocked. Could you maybe help us out?

* Tues or Wed morning, collecting from Cat and Dog Home and bringing it to the Pantry on Wed or Thurs.
* Wed afternoon (before 1pm) - Aldi Loanhead, collecting food and bringing back to Pantry before 2pm.
* Wed evening - Lidl Straiton 9pm, collecting pastries and sometimes food at 9pm. Bringing items to Pantry on Thursday morning for 9amish.
* Thurs ideally before 9am but could be morning- Portobello Aldi and Musselburgh Aldi, bringing food to the Pantry that morning.
* Thurs evening - Lidl Straiton 9pm, collecting pastries/bread and sometimes food at 9am. Bringing items to Pantry on Friday morning for 9amish.
* Friday, ideally before 9am but defo before 10am, either Portobello Aldi or Cameron Toll Aldi, bringing food to the Pantry that morning.

Would any of these suit you for a regular collection? Mileage paid. Get in touch via facebook messenger or email jennifer.elliot@communityalliancetrust.org.uk