Wishaw Community Space

We launched the Wishaw Community Foodbank (WCF) on Good Friday (2nd April 2021) which seemed like the perfect day to take over this vital ministry within our community. 

This developed into the Wishaw Community Space which is a warm and welcome place for people to gather and enjoy meeting with others while chatting over a cuppa and a bite to eat, provided free by South Wishaw Parish Church. 

Wishaw Community Space incorporates the Wishaw Community Foodbank and the many advisory services who come to offer help, such as CAB and LAMH Mental Health Team. 

Wishaw Community Foodbank, which there to offer emergency support to those in crisis, relies on the generous donations of many local individuals and businesses. It is completely understandable that donations have reduced significantly over the last few months due to the cost of living crisis being experienced by everyone these days. That said, it does mean that we must manage our stock to ensure it is fairly distributed.

In order to do this we have made slight changes to the way we operate the Foodbank. On Tuesdays only perishable items will be available, on a first come first served basis. Tinned and other food items will be available on Fridays, limited to five per person, which should be enough to see them through the weekend. We ask everyone, respectfully, to only take items that you absolutely need. 

Similarly we ask that you do not order more than one hot roll from our cafe, though there is no limit to our cuppas, and thank everyone for their understanding.

Donations for our Foodbank can be put in the baskets behind the tills at Tesco, Morrisons and Poundland or you can hand them in to South Wishaw Parish Church, East Academy Street, Tues and Friday mornings 10am-12pm. 

We very much appreciate our the volunteers who come from all areas of the community who help to make this ministry possible. If you would like to join out team please speak to a staff member the next time you come in.            

Scottish Charity No. SC010775