WELCOME TO KINTYRE FOODBANK
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Direct Debits/bank transfers
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Kintyre foodbank, working with the local Community
About Kintyre foodbank
Kintyre foodbank is a registered charity, dedicated to supporting and empowering anyone in our community who is facing food poverty. Our mission is to make a positive impact and create a better future for all.
We cover the area from Campbeltown to Clachan, Carradale, Southend and Machrihanish.
Access our service in complete confidence. No referral is required. We are completely non-judgemental and are open Tuesday 10.30-11.30 am and Friday 12.30 - 1.30 pm. You can access the Foodbank on a fortnightly basis.
Get Involved
There are many ways to get involved with Kintyre Foodbank, from volunteering and donating to attending our events and spreading the word.
If you are thinking on having a fundraising event, please consider raising funds for Kintyre Foodbank.
Our Impact
Thanks to the support of our community, we have been able to make a significant impact over the years.
We have helped hundreds of families and individuals in the local area with the help of donations, grants and funding , as well as fundraising events.
Donate to Kintyre foodbank
Your donation will help us to continue supporting those in our community who need to access the foodbank. Every penny counts and will make a difference to the lives of those who use our service.
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Contact Us
Any enquiries can be made by phone, email or in person and will be treated with complete confidentiality. Find us on Facebook too! Have a question or a suggestion? We're always here to help. Contact us today and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.
OPENING OF OUR NEW PREMISES! 31.08.26
SUPPORTING GRANTS
National Lottery COMMUNITY FUND
Our refurbishment project was made possible thanks to #National Lottery Players.
We received a grant of £4,000 which has gone towards the purchase of new, commercial freezers and fridges.
We are very grateful for the support of #The National Lottery Community Fund and this will make a big difference to our clients and the service that we provide.
GREENHALL FOUNDATION
We were very fortunate to receive a £4,000 grant from Greenhall Foundation. This also went towards the purchase of the new freezers and fridge as well as new flooring.
The objective of The Greenhall Foundation is to improve lives, among the sick, the elderly, the disabled and the disadvantaged.
We are extremely grateful for these grants as they have allowed us to make big changes in the Foodbank.
TARBERT ACADEMY YPI
TARBERT ACADEMY YPI
Students Ellie, Eva and Lucy from Tarbert Academy took part in a Youth Philanthropy Project. They studied Kintyre Foodbank as their topic and presented their findings to the school and invited guests. They worked very hard and did extremely well winning £3,000 for Kintyre Foodbank. Well done girls and thank you so much. The money was used
Students Ellie, Eva and Lucy from Tarbert Academy took part in a Youth Philanthropy Project. They studied Kintyre Foodbank as their topic and presented their findings to the school and invited guests. They worked very hard and did extremely well winning £3,000 for Kintyre Foodbank. Well done girls and thank you so much. The money was used to buy our new sign at the front door and re stock all the shelves.
our latest news
ETON MESS AT THE SHOW!
ETON MESS AT THE SHOW!
Agricultural Show 2026
Kintyre Foodbank had a stall selling delicious Eton Mess, Mango Mess and Cream Meringues. They were extremely popular - we had a very busy day raising funds for the
🥭🥭foodbank.🍓🍓
PING PONG AT THE SHOW!
ETON MESS AT THE SHOW!
The children (and quite a few adults!) had lots of fun at our
Ping Pong Stall.
There were prizes for everyone and it was a big favourite, with many return customers. 🏓😊 We managed to raise funds for the foodbank and have a great day too
FUNDING GRANTED
FUNDING GRANTED
We have been extremely fortunate to have been granted funding from Bank of Scotland Foundation
in September 2026.
This grant comes at a fitting time as we have recently moved into newly extended premises and our overheads are much higher than before.
We are able to re-stock our shelves and fridges and freezers as well as buying hygiene and
We have been extremely fortunate to have been granted funding from Bank of Scotland Foundation
in September 2026.
This grant comes at a fitting time as we have recently moved into newly extended premises and our overheads are much higher than before.
We are able to re-stock our shelves and fridges and freezers as well as buying hygiene and household items.
This will make a big difference to the services we offer.
WHAT HAVE we BEEN DOING ?
WE MET THE KING!
WE MET THE KING!
Kintyre foodbank was honoured to meet HRH King Charles at a recent event in Campbeltown Town Hall.
He was very interested in the work that we do and showed a good knowledge of what is involved in the day to day running of the Foodbank.
He encouraged us to continue to recruit volunteers and to keep up our good work.
04.07.25
FUNDRAISING
WE MET THE KING!
We were very lucky to have been given a very large donation of brand new baby items and clothes.
We took the opportunity to set up a stall and sell them at the local Agricultural Show (2025).
It was a huge success - we raised our awareness within the community, had great fun and made lots of money too!
grants and funding
grants and funding
Recently, we were fortunate enough to have been awarded funding by Postcode X Trust and raised by players of People's Postcode Lottery.
Thanks to the players of People's Postcode Lottery, we will be able to continue to help those who are experiencing food insecurity in our local community.
We are also supported by grants from Campbeltown Co
Recently, we were fortunate enough to have been awarded funding by Postcode X Trust and raised by players of People's Postcode Lottery.
Thanks to the players of People's Postcode Lottery, we will be able to continue to help those who are experiencing food insecurity in our local community.
We are also supported by grants from Campbeltown Community Wind Farm Trust, Argyll & Bute Communities Health and Wellbeing, Campbeltown Common Good Fund.
Many local businesses also contribute to our charity on a regular basis.
Look out for posts on our Facebook page!
⛳ Kintyre foodbank AT MACHRIHANISH GOLF CLUB ⛳
REFRESHMENT TENT
Getting into the swing of things
Getting into the swing of things
Kintyre foodbank were very pleased to be asked by Machrihanish Golf Club and sponsors, RiskVille to provide a refreshment stall during a recent Pro-Am event at the golf course.
23.05.25
Getting into the swing of things
Getting into the swing of things
Getting into the swing of things
We were able to offer a great selection of filled rolls, home baking, teas, coffees, cold drinks.
It was a warm day and the sun was 😎shining 😎
Anne Marie really enjoyed the golf buggy!
DONATIONS
Getting into the swing of things
DONATIONS
All the golfers who participated in the competition really enjoyed the refreshment stop and showed their support by giving very generously to
Kintyre Foodbank
Thank you
Kintyre foodbank: SUPPORTED BY LOCAL BUSINESS
Kintyre foodbank & OLFACTORY CANDLES UK
A big THANK YOU to Simone at Olfactory Candles UK in Campbeltown's Main Street who has produced a beautiful wax melt called Enchanted Garden.
She has developed this new fragrance and 100% of the profits will go to Kintyre Foodbank and Campbeltown Picture House. .
Simone said, "Delighted to make this for two fantastic causes that are both so important to our town."
We are very grateful and hope that everyone will go out and buy the wax melts for gifts or just a treat for yourself!! They smell lovely! 💐🌸🌼🪷🌻🌷
KINTYRE FOODBANK - BACKED BY LOCAL GROUPS
Campbeltown pharmacy
campbeltown grammar school
Campbeltown pharmacy
Kintyre Foodbank was extremely fortunate to have benefitted from a Christmas Raffle run by the Campbeltown Pharmacy. Many fantastic prizes were donated by local businesses and individuals. The raffle was a great success and Campbeltown Pharmacy generously matched the amount raised, giving a total of £1,260!!
KINTYRE TOY LIBRARY
campbeltown grammar school
Campbeltown pharmacy
Pictured above, are the children of Kintyre Toy Library who celebrated their Christmas Party in Campbeltown with a very special guest ( 🎅 )
The children brought donations of food for KINTYRE FOODBANK which was very kind of them and very much appreciated.
campbeltown grammar school
campbeltown grammar school
campbeltown grammar school
Some pupils from Campbeltown Grammar School Wellbeing Class collected donations for Kintyre Foodbank . The pupils designed posters and learned all about Kintyre Foodbank and what we do.
We are very grateful for all the items donated.
Pictured above are Alex Wotherspoon and Cerys McTaggart who dropped off the donations to Gordon Cosgrove of Kintyre Foodbank.
KINTYRE FOODBANK AND THE COMMUNITY
DRUMLEMBLE PRIMARY SCHOOL
CASTLEHILL PRIMARY SCHOOL
DRUMLEMBLE PRIMARY SCHOOL
The children at Drumlemble Primary School have been studying the goals of World Sustainable Development and in particular, No Hunger.
Elise Glendinning from Kintyre Foodbank went along to give a talk on the role of Kintyre Foodbank in the community and answer any questions that the children had.
A collection of food items was very gratefully accepted by Elise on behalf of the foodbank.
campbeltown picture house
CASTLEHILL PRIMARY SCHOOL
DRUMLEMBLE PRIMARY SCHOOL
Leading up to Christmas, Campbeltown Picture House offered several benefit screenings of popular Christmas movies. By bringing a donation for the foodbank, your ticket would only cost £3
This was a very popular event and over 25 bags of groceries were donated.
Thank you to the sponsors of the benefit screenings:
Mowi, McFadyens, Machrihanish Dunes, Springbank Distillery
CASTLEHILL PRIMARY SCHOOL
CASTLEHILL PRIMARY SCHOOL
CASTLEHILL PRIMARY SCHOOL
Kintyre Foodbank had a visit from Primary 4 of Castlehill Primary School. They came along to present us with a cheque for £220. An amazing amount which they raised at their recent
🐣Easter Eggstravaganza.🐣
All 26 pupils enjoyed looking around the foodbank and taking part in a Food themed quiz.
Well done to all the pupils and their teacher, Mrs McIntosh.
Thank you
🦕 DINOSAUR COLOURING COMPETITION 🦖
ELIZA
ADDISON
ADDISON
Eliza was the winner of our under 5's category.
She coloured in this lovely picture of a dinosaur who was cooking a Pie-ceratops!
Yummy 🥧
Sell done Eliza - good job.
🦖🦕🦴🦖🦕🦴🦖
ADDISON
ADDISON
ADDISON
This lovely picture was done by Addison who won the 5-7 years age group.
Her mummy dinosaur was cooking
Jurassic Jungle Stew!
That sounds delicious😋
Well done Addison.
🎨🖌️🎨🖌️🎨🖌️🎨
MOLLIE
ADDISON
MOLLIE
This colourful picture was done by Mollie and she won the 8-11 years age group.
The dinosaur in her picture was cooking
Haggis-saurus and pterodactyl tatties!
Wow - that sounds amazing🤩
Thank you to Kerry Dickson from Numero Dix for presenting the prizes.