CHALLENGES facing a group helping people access food and essential toiletries have been highlighted to an MSP.

Dunbar FoodShare was first established 10 years ago and has continued through the Covid-19 pandemic.

As well as providing access to food and toiletries, the volunteers also run a social café.

Craig Hoy, South Scotland MSP, met volunteers Margaret and Kilvert Croft in Dunbar to see the work first-hand.

He said: “It was great to meet with Margaret, Kilvert and the team in Dunbar to learn about the organisation and what goes into running it.

“The social café is a great place for people to meet and get a bite to eat while listening to classical music played on a piano.

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“It offers a welcoming and supportive environment for everyone.

“The team works incredibly hard and is always looking for donations of both food and money.

“Anyone who can give, I urge you give to this great local cause that helps local people in need. 

“The team aims to give visitors the feeling of shopping rather than visiting a foodbank, with aisles to choose from and even shopping baskets.

“The visit highlighted the ongoing need for community support and the positive impact that local initiatives can have.”