Tag: Food Train

National Lottery steps in to save Food Train Glasgow from immediate closure

Community

Ivan Prothero - May 24, 2023

A SCOTTISH charity which ensures hundreds of older people across Glasgow do not go without food has been saved from immediate closure. Food Train Glasgow...

Scots charity “in a desperate situation” turns to crowdfunding efforts

Business

Sofia Villegas - March 2, 2023

A SCOTS charity providing services for older people has set up a crowdfunding campaign as last resort to remain open. Glasgow Council decided to stop...

MSPs urged to create food commission to ease cost of living crisis

News

Douglas Simpson - May 30, 2022

A CHARITY has urged MSPs to take action and set up an independent food commission amid fears that the cost of living crisis will...

Eat Well Age Well: Care organisations call for right to food to become law

Health

Douglas Simpson - March 14, 2022

LEADING SCOTTISH care organisations are calling for the right to food to become law in order to tackle malnutrition among older people. Food Train and...

Scottish charity open up phone service to the public to tackle loneliness

Community

Shannon Milmine - July 20, 2021

A SCHEME aimed at tackling loneliness in older Scots is being expanded to cater for those who have been more isolated during the pandemic. Scottish...