Midlothian Community Hospital Gardens Pantry

Our Community Pantries offer a unique, low cost way to access a variety of foods, including chilled and fresh produce, and ambient cupboard staples.

We believe that everyone has the right to dignified access to high quality food. As part of our work tackling the causes and consequences of homelessness we’re determined to ensure no one unnecessarily suffers from food insecurity. 

Our pantries are membership based. There is a £1 membership fee payable at your first visit, then £2 per shop for a wide variety of items. Membership is limited at each location.

We update our membership numbers regularly, so please keep checking back for updates about your nearest pantry or get in touch on the email below to find out how we can best support you.

As part of the community pantry experience we have also created a community cook book that shares delicious recipes from our members. Using items bought at our pantries these recipes will help you explore new food items and get experimental in the kitchen. To find out more about our community pantries, or download a copy of our cookbook you can visit our community pantry page.

We look forward to welcoming you at a pantry soon!

This pantry runs every week, starting 21 September, visit us on the following dates: 

• 28 September
• 5 October
• 12 October
• 19 October
• 26 October...

Midlothian Community Hospital Gardens Pantry would like to highlight a service available alongside our pantry on Thursdays.

The Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) holds a surgery beside us offering free confidential impartial independent advice & support, with drop in sessions and appointments available on Thursdays 10.30-13.30.  To access support from them please call in or contact Mary on 07934449830 or email HWAS@penicuikcab.org.uk

You can see the latest updates regarding our pantry schedules on our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages.