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Roots started as an ASN support group for local parents/carers to get together to support one another as being a parent/carer to someone with ASN can be isolating.
Roots then held its first ever event in the local Bonnybridge Community Centre where the opportunity arose to hold a summer activity scheme. This turned out to be a massive suc
Roots started as an ASN support group for local parents/carers to get together to support one another as being a parent/carer to someone with ASN can be isolating.
Roots then held its first ever event in the local Bonnybridge Community Centre where the opportunity arose to hold a summer activity scheme. This turned out to be a massive success as over the weeks it ran the summer activity scheme managed to provide meals for over 400 people! Through conversation at these events we realised that many families were experiencing food insecurity, we then started free food larders collecting end of day foods from stores to help tackle food waste. Some people needed more assistance than just end of day food this is when we took on the challenge of becoming a foodbank.
We found the summer activity schemes proved beneficial to families so we continued to hold regular events throughout the year. Unfortunately covid 19 was on the rise and the volunteers became a vital part in assisting the community. Throughout covid Roots were in a position to expand its services and thanks to funding that was received during lockdown. Roots eventually acquired a property in Foundry Road, Bonnybridge thanks to local councillors Billy Buchanan and David Grant, where through hard work and a lot of community support we were able to once again open the foodbank to the public!
Roots food bank continues to serve the local area of Bonnybridge, Denny, Banknock, Haggs, Allandale and Dunipace. With thanks to funding we are able to regularly hold free local family events during the holiday seasons!
Team roots are a hard working community oriented group.
We want to help make a difference in our community! We'd love to be able to impart our knowledge to others and there are plenty of opportunities to upskill!
Team Roots is a lifeline to us as much as any one else. Roots brought a sense of belonging to a lot of people who faced their ow
Team roots are a hard working community oriented group.
We want to help make a difference in our community! We'd love to be able to impart our knowledge to others and there are plenty of opportunities to upskill!
Team Roots is a lifeline to us as much as any one else. Roots brought a sense of belonging to a lot of people who faced their own personal challenges!
Our team have completed courses such as Introduction to Counselling, Autism Awareness, Disability Inclusion Training, Hygiene Courses, First Aid Training, GDPR Training, Safeguarding and Minibus Licence just to name a few. These opportunities may also be available to you!
This group is a collaborative project between Roots Foodbank and the BCEA Committee. It is a safe warm space for the community to meet friends new or old for a cuppa and a bite to eat! This is 100% Free!!
This group is well attended by people young and old. There is always a nice relaxed atmosphere and a warm welcome to all!
Happy Mondays
This group is a collaborative project between Roots Foodbank and the BCEA Committee. It is a safe warm space for the community to meet friends new or old for a cuppa and a bite to eat! This is 100% Free!!
This group is well attended by people young and old. There is always a nice relaxed atmosphere and a warm welcome to all!
Happy Mondays gives the opportunity to access services, play board games with others and provide support.
We operate from the Bonnybridge Community Centre every Monday from 11am - 2pm!
*Please note food parcel requests must be in before 4pm on Tuesday‘s*
Mon | Closed | |
Tue | 16:30 – 18:30 | |
Wed | Closed | |
Thu | Closed | |
Fri | 10:30 – 12:30 | |
Sat | Closed | |
Sun | Closed |
New updated Foodbank Hours!
*Please note Tuesday will be run on a collection only basis*
Your support and contributions will enable us to continue free community events and general operation for our foodbank. Your donation will fund our mission to continue support in our local community!