A huge thanks to everyone who has taken the time to chat with our team at #ScotLab26 about how we end hunger in Scotland. You can read our #SP26 manifesto calls here bit.ly/TrussellScot...

We’re at Scottish Labour conference today in #Paisley to share our #SP26 manifesto with delegates and candidates. If you’re here, stop by our stand in Lucille’s Bar for a chat.

[Poverty] is a bigger issue than people realise... It’s not as simple as ‘you can’t afford to pay a bill’, it impacts every area and every single aspect of your life.” The second blog from the Changing the Story parent panel @jrf-uk.bsky.social is from Ailsa. Read her story👇 tinyurl.com/34ww5tpb

Too many families in Scotland face hunger due to a lack of income. This isn't right and needs to change. Join us & @foodcoalition.scot on 8 April for Scotland’s National Food Debate. Hear how political parties will act to ensure everyone has dignified access to food➡️ bit.ly/49E4CWI

Good evening at the AGM of Dunfermline Foodbank last night as we reported on all that has been achieved in the last year @trussellscot.bsky.social Thanks to the many volunteers including our trustee Jon who stepped down from the board after ten years and a welcome to our new assistant manager Claire

Another day, another conference. We’ve swapped Lib Dems at Dynamic Earth for @scottishgreens.org at Strathclyde University. Looking forward to sharing our @trusselluk.bsky.social calls for change to end hunger in Scotland.

Interesting new report from @ipprscotland.bsky.social Focused on Scotland but relevant across the UK in making the case for social security investment. 1. High social spending is compatible with economic success. Evidence shows European countries with high levels...1/4 www.ippr.org/articles/mor...

Day 2 at #SCVOGathering flew by, lots of chat, not so much time for photos! Brilliant to connect with so many across the sector 😃

For months, we have been digging into a big myth — that strong social protection holds back economic growth.🔍 Spoiler: it doesn’t.💪 We launch our findings tomorrow in our report 'More than a Safety Net'. Stay tuned.🚀 For now, hear it from @stephenboydippr.bsky.social ⤵️

A very productive first day at #SCVOGathering. Thanks to everyone who stopped by to chat. We’ll be back on Stand 3 Cromdale tomorrow. Now looking forward to #SP26 SCVO Hustings!

Great to catch up with Peter Lloyd, Chair of Dunfermline Foodbank at #SCVOGathering

We’re all set for the #SCVOGathering tomorrow. If you’re coming along, please pop by Stand 3 for a chat about how we end the need for food banks in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Don't forget 💚 You can support your local food banks in Morrisons stores until Sunday. If you can, please pick up some extra items to donate when you do your shopping. Thank you.

Too many families in Scotland face hunger due to a lack of income. This isn't right and needs to change. Join us & @foodcoalition.scot on 8 April for Scotland’s National Food Debate. Hear how political parties will act to ensure everyone has dignified access to food➡️ bit.ly/49E4CWI

Reform’s plans to push half a million children into poverty to fund a suite of hospitality tax cuts are indefensible. ✒️ @henryippr.bsky.social spoke to the @bigissue.com 👇 www.bigissue.com/news/politic...

We asked claimants what was the biggest problem with UC, and one issue came up more than any other ⤵️

Parents tell us the Scottish Child Payment makes a real difference to their lives - it helps them afford basic essentials like food, energy bills, nappies, and children’s clothes. And we see this impact reflected in the latest figures on child poverty in Scotland too (🧵1/4)

We’re a proud #SCVOGathering exhibitor! Come and say hello at SCVO's the Gathering - we'll be at Stand 3 in the Cromdale Hall. Book your free places and build your own personalised SCVO Gathering programme now: scvo.scot/the-gatherin...

🗣️ “Nothing’s changed? Everything’s changed. It’s worse.” We were privileged to work alongside the Grassroots Poverty Action Group (GPAG) on the foreword of our #UKPoverty2026 report that launched this morning. They also shared their reflections on they key findings in this impactful video ⬇️

Just over 100 days until #SP26 elections. We’ve 5 key calls for change to end hunger in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Read our manifesto here 👇 bit.ly/TrussellScot...

🚨 New analysis alert! Our most recent polling revealed that nearly half of people in Scotland were feeling economically insecure. They are concerned about being able to afford the cost of everyday essentials - like food and energy. This has political consequences 🔽

Closing date Monday for this important position in Dunfermline Foodbank @trussellscot.bsky.social

We stand with Trussell. Every day our neighbours tell us they can't afford essentials. Behind every statistic is a person with something to say & a community listening. Everyone deserves dignity, security & the chance to thrive. Together, we can build a Scotland where no one needs a food bank. #SP26

While we welcome the new £40 SCP rate for babies under 1, we continue to call for an increase to £40 a week for all. Our @trusselluk.bsky.social data shows food parcels for families with children aged 12-16 in Scotland rose by 7% over the past 5 years. #ScotBudget

Scottish Budget includes raising the Scottish Child Payment to £40 a week for families with a baby under 1, @trussellscot.bsky.social response to the BBC:

Delighted to see @trussellscot.bsky.social manifesto for the 2026 Scottish Parliament election out. We're urging all of Scotland’s political parties to commit to building a Scotland where charitable food aid is consigned to history, forever. Five key asks of the next Scottish Government...

Today we have launched our Trussell manifesto for the Holyrood election. #SP26 We’re calling on the next Scottish Govt to take the bold action to end hunger in Scotland. We have 5 calls for change 👇

In the next @scotgov #ScotBudget - and in #ScottishGE26 - poliltical leaders need to listen to the people. Thousands are saying #ScotlandDemandsBetter investment in the things that will build a better future for all of us. www.scotland-demands-better.com/demands

#Dunfermline food bank are recruiting an Assistant Foodbank Manager. You can apply here 👇 goodmoves.org/vacancy/a4sp...

As a member of the End Child Poverty Coalition, we are pleased to sign this letter to the Finance Secretary. After doing the right thing to mitigate the 2-child limit @scottishgov.bsky.social must keep the money freed up to boost social security support for families: tinyurl.com/2xfh4yyy

Everyone should be able to afford the essentials but @bfawu.bsky.social’s latest research finds a shocking 65% of food workers face hunger in the UK. This isn’t right. Everyone in work should be paid a real living wage. 👇

Everyone should be able to afford the essentials but with Christmas round the corner, thousands of families in Scotland face turning to a food bank for the first time Please support our Winter Appeal 👇 www.trussell.org.uk/winter-ppc

Thanks Ruth Maguire MSP for raising our new research, in partnership with @trusselluk.bsky.social & @opfs.org.uk, evidencing that women are disproportionately more likely to be impacted by public debt & what must be done to tackle the public debt crisis. Read: www.aberlour.org.uk/publications...

Great to see Ruth Maguire MSP highlight our @opfs.org.uk @trussellscot.bsky.social @aberlourcharity.bsky.social research into the gendered nature of public debt. We need targeted action from both our govts to tackle the public debt spiral that prevents many being able to afford the essentials.

Last winter, @trussellscot.bsky.social data shows: 👉 An emergency food parcel was provided to someone every 2 minutes 12 seconds. 👉 Over 19,000 food parcels for children were provided, that's just under 1 in every 3 parcels.

As a member of #EndChildPoverty, we join in calling on all parties to deliver clear plans to meet Scotland’s 2030 child poverty targets. Every child deserves a good start in life. Read our ECP Scotland manifesto 👇 tinyurl.com/ympvdss9

Interesting and timely @resolutionfoundation.org research showing that redesigning Scottish disability benefits to give claimants a more dignified experience doesn't mean the system becomes more expensive or claims have to rise. www.resolutionfoundation.org/press-releas...

"That would mean the single greatest fall [in child poverty] in one Parliament since records began." Look at how this Parliament could compare to previous ones back to 1964. An excellent foundation to build from, as @katieschmuecker.bsky.social says.

“It’s awful, that’s the situation we’re living in."

🚨 JUST IN: thousands of people will need to turn to a food bank in Scotland for the very first time this winter.  The rising costs of essentials, like food, rent and bills, and a lack of support from our social security system, is pushing people to the brink.

Thanks to everyone who donated to the food collections over Thursday to Saturday. Over half a tonne of food was donated to Dunfermline Foodbank which provides a much needed boost to our stocks coming up to Christmas. @trussellscot.bsky.social Thanks also to all the volunteers who made it possible.

A huge thanks to all MSP’s & MP’s who have supported our Tesco @trusselluk.bsky.social Winter Collection, including @sa4dunfermline.bsky.social who joined the #Dunfermline food bank team. We’ve been overwhelmed by people’s generosity 😄 🙏 (We’ll be in back in large Tesco stores Sat 10am-4pm)

Volunteers from soroptimists collecting for Dunfermline Foodbank at Tesco Duloch - @trussellscot.bsky.social

So far, so generous. The response has been amazing! We're down to our last couple of hours here at Tesco Rutherglen @trusselluk.bsky.social @trussellscot.bsky.social

🎉 What a fantastic start to our Tesco collection! We're absolutely in awe of the kindness and generosity of shoppers in Musselburgh, North Berwick and Haddington today. #thanks to everyone who has stopped by, donated, and chatted with our wonderful volunteers - you're all amazing!

We’re delighted the cruel two-child limit is being scrapped in full. This will lift 470,000 children out of severe hardship. Thanks to everyone who campaigned to make this happen! 👏 👏 👏

We have known for some time how the pursuit and collection of public debt inflicts further financial harm on some of our poorest families. “This important research confirms that impact is felt most often by women and most often by those caring for children or other family members."

We've published new research today with partners @aberlourcharity.bsky.social & @opfs.org.uk revealing that women in Scotland are often caught in a cycle of public debt which traps their family in hardship. We're calling on all levels of government to act. Read our report 👇 bit.ly/GenderPublic...

In our new research into the public debt crisis with @trusselluk.bsky.social & @opfs.org.uk, using Scotland data from @citizensadvicescot.bsky.social & @stepchange.bsky.social, we’re calling on all levels of government – at UK, Scottish and local level to act.