We continue to support our community during lockdown. We are here for you if you need a helping hand during these difficult times, so read more to find out how can you access support. Read more
At the start of the coronavirus outbreak, we made adjustments to the delivery of our services to continue to support our community during the pandemic. Read more to find out how you can get help with food and advice on benefits and budgeting. Read more
Community Food Initiatives North East (CFINE), a charity and social enterprise based in Aberdeen has been awarded the Social Enterprise of the Year Award by Social Enterprise Awards Scotland on Tuesday, November 12 in The Scottish Parliament. Read more
CFINE was honoured with the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service - the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK. Read more to find out more about volunteering at CFINE Read more
We are delighted to announce the refreshment of our brand after almost 25 years! The ever-changing atmosphere of the pandemic highlighted the need for us to create a brand that reflects the organisation’s proud past and its future direction towards tackling poverty. Read more to find out what our CEO said about the brand launch. Read more
Aberdeen health and caregiving staff organised a fundraiser for CFINE and AberNecessities, charities in Aberdeen providing essential support services to people experiencing hardship. Read more to find out what CFINE and AberNecessities said about this fantastic gesture! Read more
The successful Keep Growing Aberdeen seedling sharing project is returning for its second year! We are looking for individuals from priority localities who would like to get growing. Read more to find out about the details of the project. Read more
We are delighted to announce the kick-off of our latest venture, the Warehouse Skills Development Programme. Read more to find out how the programme will help out community! Read more
The Keep Growing Aberdeen Project started in 2020 spring with the purpose of encouraging the local community to grow food at home. Read more to find out about the impact of this fantastic project during its first year! Read more
We are delighted to see Scotland taking the lead in ending period poverty by providing access to free sanitary products for everyone who needs them. Read more to find out about CFINE's involvement in the Bill! Read more
If you are experiencing a crisis due to circumstances out of your control, crisis grants could help you get through the challenges you are facing. Read more to find out if you are eligible. Read more
Appetite for Change 2020, CFINE's annual fundraising challenge took place on Challenge Poverty Week. Read more to find out how much the Challengers raised for our cause and what the CFINE Chief Executive said about the food challenge! Read more
The new Scottish Child Payment is now open for early applications. The new benefit gives an extra £10 per week to eligible families. Read more to find out if your eligible and how you can apply. Read more
CFINE's eco-friendly fleet is expanding after receiving a generous funding boost. Read more to find out about the new vehicle and what the Chief Executive of Aberdeen Harbour Board said about the project. Read more
Find out how the CFINE electric cargo bikes are used to deliver food to those self-isolated individuals and families who are food insecure. You can also read what our new CEO said about the deliveries. Read more
Dave Simmers, CFINE Chief Executive has retired, leaving a long and impactful legacy on CFINE. Congratulations to his successor, Lisa Duthie, who started in her new role on Wednesday, 1 April. You can find out more about Lisa in the news article Read more
The global pandemic has had a huge impact on our stocks, resulting in a severe shortage of certain essential food and non-food items. Read more to find out how you can help us support people in need safely during COVID-19. Read more
Read more to find out how the Vegaroonitoon project increases access to fruit, vegetables and emergency food parcels while saving carbon emission. Read more
Read more to find out how Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) can help you with stress and anxiety and contact us to participate in the free sessions, held by a CBT professional Read more
Find out why Aberdeen City Council honours CFINE with a Civic Reception at the Town House on Friday, 7th February. You can also read the Lord Provost's comment on the event. Read more
The Scottish Government, FareShare Scotland and Hey Girls run Access to Sanitary Products project received the Commercial Partnerships Award. Read more to find out how you can get involved Read more
Research into how food poverty is affecting people with long-term health conditions found that most interviewees using food banks and pantries were living with three or more debilitating health conditions. Read more
CFINE awarded the Scottish Government Oral Health Community Challenge Fund to improve improve infant oral health and residents' health and well-being. Read more
CFINE has been shortlisted in the Grampian Chamber of Commerce’s Northern Star Awards ‘Making A Difference’ category Read more