Need Support? We’re Here To Help
If you are struggling to afford food or essentials, support is available. Reaching out for help can feel difficult, but you are not alone. Perth and Kinross Foodbank provides emergency food alongside compassionate, person-centred support in a safe, welcoming and non-judgemental environment. Whatever has brought you here, you will be treated with dignity, empathy and respect.
How Do I Access Support?
Perth and Kinross Foodbank is a referral-based service. This helps ensure people are connected into a wider network of practical and holistic support, recognising that food insecurity is rarely just about food. We receive referrals from partners across Perth and Kinross including: GP practices and Health Visitors Schools and colleges Community groups Third sector organisations Statutory partners Welfare services Local support organisations Accessing a referral does not need to be difficult.
The quickest route is often contacting the Perth & Kinross Council Welfare Fund Team, although you may also choose to speak with organisations such as Citizens Advice Bureau. When appropriate, staff may explore cash-first support options, grants and wider financial assistance before discussing a foodbank referral. Because the foodbank is a lifeline, not the solution. Together with trusted partners across Perth and Kinross, we share the same ambition:
No-one faces crisis alone.
What Happens Next?
Step-1
Speak To A Referral Partner
Behind every parcel is a team of people choosing to show up with empathy, compassion and care.
Step-2
Visit The Foodbank
Come to our York Place premises during opening hours (Tuesday to Friday 12:00-16:00).Our team and volunteers will welcome you and help guide you through the process.
Step-3
Receive Support
We provide 3*day emergency food parcels and practical support tailored where possible around dietary needs, allergies, cooking facilities and households circumstances.
Step-4
Support Beyond Food
Where appropriate, we can help connect people with wider advice and support services.
Support Beyond Food
Meet Our Navigator
Food insecurity is often linked to wider challenges including debt, changing income, benefits, housing pressures, health concerns and unexpected life events. Our Navigator works alongside people as they move towards greater stability. Support is person-centred and delivered at the individual’s pace. This may include:
- Exploring income maximisation opportunities
- Connecting with advice and support services
- Housing and financial guidance referrals
- Practical problem solving
- Building confidence and stability over time.
Our Navigator works shoulder to shoulder with people, recognising that lasting change often takes time.
A Safe, Inclusive and Welcoming Space
We believe everyone deserves support delivered with dignity. Perth and Kinross Foodbank is a safe, accessible, trauma-informed and inclusive environment. We welcome people from all backgrounds, cultures, faiths and life experiences. We recognise that every household is different. Where possible, we tailor support around:
- Dietary requirements
- Allergies
- Faith and cultural needs
- Cooking facilities
- Accessibility considerations
- Communication and language needs
We know walking through the doors of a foodbank for the first time can feel daunting.
Our aim is simple:
To ensure people feel welcomed, heard and supported.
Visit Us
Perth & Kinross Foodbank
Unit A, 10–16 York Place Perth PH2 8EP
Opening Times
Tuesday – Friday 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Contact Details
01738 626 799
info@pkfoodbank.org.uk
Frequently Asked Questions
I’m working. Can I still access support?
Yes. Foodbank support is available to people from all walks of life and many households accessing support are in work.
Will people judge me?
No. We aim to provide a safe, welcoming and compassionate environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
What happens when I arrive?
Our team and volunteers will welcome you, explain the process and help provide the support available.
Do you support dietary or cultural needs?
Yes. Where possible we tailor provision around dietary requirements, allergies, faith needs and cooking facilities.
Can I get support beyond food?
Yes. We work alongside partners and our Financial Inclusion Navigator can help connect people with wider support.
A Safe, Inclusive and Welcoming Space
We believe everyone deserves support delivered with dignity. Perth and Kinross Foodbank is a safe, accessible, trauma-informed and inclusive environment. We welcome people from all backgrounds, cultures, faiths and life experiences. We recognise that every household is different. Where possible, we tailor support around:
- Dietary requirements
- Allergies
- Faith and cultural needs
- Cooking facilities
- Accessibility considerations
- Communication and language needs
We know walking through the doors of a foodbank for the first time can feel daunting.
Our aim is simple:
To ensure people feel welcomed, heard and supported.
You Do Not Have To Face This Alone
Asking for help takes courage. Whether you need emergency food, someone to listen, practical guidance or support understanding what happens next, we are here. Together with our partners across Perth and Kinross, we will do our best to help you take the next step.
Every act of kindness helps keep our doors open. Whether you donate food, funds, time or skills, you are part of the Foodbank Family.