About us

Burntisland & Kinghorn Foodbank SCIO is a charity that provides food parcels to individuals in need. Food parcels are distributed twice a week from the Salvation Army Hall in Burntisland, on a Tuesday and a Friday from 12-2pm.

There is no need for a referral to use the Foodbank and no appointment is needed. We provide a friendly welcome to anyone who is in need. We believe that nobody should go hungry.

We operated by a wonderful team of volunteers, who pack and prepare food parcels for individuals, couples, and families. We link up with wider community services and the volunteers provide signposting to additional services. 

The Foodbank is a relatively new charity, but there is a long legacy of the provision of food to those in need in the community. The generosity of the community means that the charity is funded by regular and one-off donations.

We are governed by a board of trustees, who oversee the running of the charity. We also have members, so the Foodbank is accountable to the community who use and support it. Members have a role in advising how the Foodbank should run, helping to decide our priorities and actions at our annual meeting.

Our Mission

Burntisland and Kinghorn Foodbank’s Mission is to provide dignified and respectful support to those in the area facing food poverty. We believe no-one should go hungry.

Our Progress

Thank you to all our supporters!

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Our Board

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Katie Cook

Co-Chair

Katie has 20 years experience in the Statutory sector of Social Work and now works with a National Charity. She has lived in Burntisland for many years and loves walks, reading and spending time with her children and small dog.
Ruth Duffin
Ruth Duffin
Co-Chair
Ruth was brought up in Burntisland and returned to the town in 2021. She works in strategy and transformation for the civil service.
Elaine Ryder
Elaine Ryder

Secretary

After a career in administration Elaine retired and retrained as a priest. Her second retirement brought her to Burntisland in 2022 where voluntary activities now include being a priest in the Scottish Episcopal Church.
Andrea Mill
Andrea Mill
Treasurer
Andrea Mill is the Treasurer and lives in Kinghorn with husband, Robert, a dog and 2 cats. She is now a part time Christian Counsellor after many years in the financial services industry.
Rhona Murray
Rhona Murray
Assistant Treasurer
Rhona has lived in Burntisland for over 35 years and is our Assistant Treasurer. She looks after her 3 grandchildren and enjoys reading and travelling.
Joanna Barron
Joana Barron

Board member

Joana has worked with the foodbank for the last 5 years. As well as the foodbank she is an active member in the town volunteering and working for different groups.
Nicola Brady
Nicola Brady
Board Member
Nicola moved to Burntisland just 18 months ago with her husband. She has 2 grown up children and works in Asset Management. Her hobbies include gardening, running and baking (badly).
Rebecca Shovlin
Rebecca Shovlin
Board Member
Becky was brought up in Burntisland and continues to live in Burntisland. She works as a policy officer and enjoys travelling in her spare time.
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Flavia Sansao R McIntosh
Board Member
Flavia is Brazilian and has lived in Burntisland since 2022. She is a graphic designer and Website developer that loves gardening and painting.
Pat Gibson
Pat Gibson
Board Member
Pat has been a foodbank volunteer for over 10 years and is a committed Christian, who in her spare time plays the cajón and likes to travel, read books and work in her garden.
Graham Hutton
Graham Hutton

Board member

Graham is a retired business owner, and Saab fanatic.
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Wendy Scott

Board member

Wendy is an IT Project Manager, working on digital transformation for NHS Scotland. She loves Burntisland, and moved here with her family in 2016. She also loves nature, people, history, food, walking and running.

Our Service

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Help
We help people in Burntisland and Kinghorn, and the surrounding area, who are facing food poverty.

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Connect
We provide food and help people access other services.

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Support
We offer respectful, dignified and inclusive support.