OUR WORK
We believe …
That by creating an environment for friendship, food and support there is the potential for positive change.
Inverness Foodstuff is a vibrant community, centred around providing help, meals and company, for those who, in a variety of forms, face day to day challenges.
We are based at Ness Bank Church (Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday) and Hilton Community Centre (Wednesday and Friday) in Inverness. Anyone who feels they could benefit from a meal and/or the services available is very welcome to attend.
Participants are welcomed, accepted and heard – improving their wellbeing and sense of self-worth. We operate as a hub at which participants can access a range of services, supports and activities.
Services include:
> Highland Council Benefits and Housing Teams
> NHS Harm Reduction Service and Dental Team
> NHS Health Improvement Nurse, Vulnerable Groups
> NHS Nurse Practitioner for the Homeless
> A local hairdresser
> Oxfam
> Highland Foodbank
> Employability Mentoring Service
> Street Pastors
SUPPORTING THE HOMELESS
In the Highlands generally 500 families are homeless. Most are in some form of temporary accommodation ....
FOOD POVERTY
Food is integral to daily life, not just for energy but also in the pleasure eating gives. That enjoyment is boosted if we share ....
SOCIAL ISOLATION
Some of our participants have stable accommodation but experience other issues like loneliness, disability and health problems....
REDUCING HARM
Many people from all walks of life use alcohol and other substances including legal, prescribed and sometimes illicit ones....
FOOD WASTE
Inverness Foodstuff is committed to reducing food waste – we are donated left over food, in good condition,....
ENABLING
As well as providing companionship, acceptance and food we also act as a hub to support participants in: developing new skills....