Food Train is a a new service for older people who live within the city boundary in Dundee.
Food Train's shopping service is a simple process; customers complete a blank shopping list which is collected by volunteers. Help can be provided for any customer unable to write their own shopping list. All the orders are handed into a local supermarket and orders are made up up on a nominated day fresh for delivery by Food Train volunteers on that day. The shopping is delivered in a box which is unpacked by the volunteers who will put things away if needed.
The customer pays for the shopping plus a delivery charge of £3. To access the service, customers must be unable or have difficulty getting their grocery shopping. Customers can self-refer or be referred by anyone. There are no forms to fill in and the service can begin immediately. Customers use the service weekly, fortnightly, monthly and short term or long term to suit there own needs. Each customer pays £1 per year membership to join the scheme.
There are also opportunities for volunteers aged 16+ who may gain accreditation for their volunteering.Food Train is a charity with funding support from Dundee City Council.
I am sure many constituents in Broughty Ferry will find this a vital and helpful service.
For more information or to join the Food Train:
Contact Grant Symons at Food Train 01382 459202
