OUR map shows where the majority of Glasgow's foodbanks are located and Bank.On.Us bags can be dropped off.
We have also arranged a number of drop-off points across the city.
Bags can be taken to:
- Herald and Times offices at 200 Renfield Street
- Volunteer Glasgow, Abbey House, 10 Bothwell Street
- The Wise Group, 72 Charlotte Street and The Forge Shopping Centre at Parkhead
According to the Trussel Trust every foodbank will have it's own requirements for donations but we've put together a list of commonly requested items
Eleanor Radford of the charity, said: "One foodbank asked if we could suggest non Christmas items so they can be used in the New Year.
"We often get a huge influx of mince pies and Christmas puddings and they go off quickly."
Bank.On.Us suggested donations
- Tinned meats/pies/meatballs/spaghetti/ravioli/hotdogs
- Tinned potatoes and vegetables
- Pasta sauce
- Tea & coffee
- Cereals
- Biscuits
- Fruit juice
- Rice
- UHT milk
- Lentils, beans and pulses
- Tins of tuna
- Soap powder
- Tins of beans
- Toiletries including deodorant, toilet paper, shower gel and toothbrushes.
- Laundry powder and washing up liquid
- Nappies, baby wipes and baby food
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