Foodbanks across Scotland are struggling to keep up with the rising demand in recent months as the cost of living crisis continues to plunge the nation into further uncertainty.
Foodbanks in both Edinburgh and West Lothian, as well as further afield in West Dumbartonshire, have all recorded a huge upsurge in the number of people coming to them looking for basic groceries to see them through the week.
Edinburgh Community Food Group help low income families within the capital with cooking and nutrition courses, but also provide food aid when they encounter residents really struggling.
