Food poverty
Charity warns foodbanks in poorest communities could be “permanent”
Author / Creator: Niall Christie
Media type: Article
Date published: 2026
“Foodbanks were never meant to become a permanent part of life in communities across Scotland, yet for many families emergency food aid has become normalised."
The Distribution and Functions of Food Support Organisations in Scotland and their Implications for Policy
Author / Creator: David Watts
Media type: Article
Date published: 2025
The Scottish Government’s Cash-First policy aims to make food banks the “last port of call” for people in need.
Children Shouldn't be Hungry
Author / Creator: Robin McAlpine
Media type: Opinion
Date published: 2022
In Scotland, a thousand children a year are hospitalised because of malnutrition.
Food In A Common Weal Scotland
Author / Creator: Pete Richie
Media type: Policy Paper
Date published: August 2014
The food and drink industry is growing, and new businesses are emerging. There’s a bustle of activities in communities, with new growing projects and food networks. The dietary gap between rich and poor is widening, with the rise in food banks; and the public health impact of the Scottish diet is set to grow.