About
Who we are
Goodies operates in and around Edinburgh to reduce waste, support people and build community! Our work prevents food and other goods from ending up in landfills and instead redirects them to people who need them.
Our Mission
We collect surplus items from local businesses to prevent them from going to waste and redistribute them to people facing financial hardship. We want to reduce the impact that food waste has on the environment while helping members of our community.
We’re working hard to make sure no food goes to waste and nobody goes hungry.
Did you know…
- 8-10% of global greenhouse emissions are associated with uneaten food?
- Food waste from households makes up 70% of the UK’s total food waste?
- The annual cost of household food waste across Scotland averages out to £480 wasted per household?
- In 2023, 14% of Scottish adults had experienced food insecurity
Goodies is committed to working towards a zero-waste future that focuses on Circular Economy practices. By preventing waste and sharing what we have, we can help people and the planet to be healthier.
Find out more here:
Food Distribution
We work with businesses and charities across Edinburgh to stop perfectly good food from going to waste. We collect surplus from supermarkets every day of the week and give it to our partner organisations so they can help people who need it. We work with more than 10 charities each month, including homesless shelters, food pantries, and community centres.
The Goodies Hub
Our hub has a wide range of second hand items available at great prices. Everything has been saved from going to waste and the proceeds help us keep our charitable activities running.
Activities
We host a range of weekly classes and activities at The Goodies Hub. From art classes to games group, mending workshops to support groups, there’s something for everyone.
Catering
We do catering too! If you’re hosting an event, check out our catering packages to find out how you can have a good impact on your community and the environment at the same time.
Our Team
Goodies has been operating since the Covid-19 pandemic, when our founder Farrah noticed an increasing amount of supermarket food going to waste as well as more and more people struggling to support themselves. Goodies started with a hand-pulled wagon, and now we’re a growing team of around 30!
Our Trustees
Muhammad
Chair
Lau
Treasurer
Irrfat
Trustee
Davide
Trustee
Our Staff
Farrah
CEO
Joel
Social Media and Events Manager, Shop Manager
Juan
Cafe Manager and Logistics Coordinator
Our Volunteers
Our Partners
We carry out our services in partnership with numerous organisations. From the businesses we collect from, to the charities we supply, our partners are fundamental to Goodies.
We are always looking to build new connections. Find out how your organisation can work with us below.
