Giving a Little Kindness This Christmas

Christmas is a time for coming together, sharing comforting meals and looking out for one another. It's also a time to celebrate the kindness and generosity that make a real difference in our communities.

At Parsley Box, we believe that everyone deserves a little comfort and care, and that even the smallest act of kindness can go a long way. That's why, this Christmas, we're incredibly proud to be partnering with two wonderful local organisations: Edinburgh NE Foodbank and Edinburgh Food Project.

Both charities do vital work supporting people and families across Edinburgh, providing not only essential food and everyday supplies but also practical advice, guidance and a helping hand when it's needed most. We're delighted to play a small part in supporting the important work they do.

A tradition of giving, one meal at a time

For the past few years, Parsley Box customers have helped us make a difference through our Charity Meal initiative. For every Charity Meal added to an order, we donate an additional meal to match it.

Thanks to the generosity of our customers, tens of thousands of meals have now been delivered to support charities and food banks across the UK.

This Christmas, we're bringing that tradition closer to home, working alongside two fantastic organisations whose dedication and commitment make such a positive difference to our local community.

Supporting Edinburgh NE Foodbank

Established in 2014, Edinburgh North East Foodbank has been providing vital support to individuals and families across the EH6 and EH7 postcode areas for more than a decade. Working alongside local organisations and referral agencies, the foodbank helps ensure people can access emergency food and essential supplies, offering a warm welcome and practical support to everyone who comes through its doors.

Its work is made possible by the generosity of local people, businesses, churches, schools and dedicated volunteers, who give their time to collect, sort and distribute food. Since opening, the foodbank has supported more than 44,000 people, making a remarkable difference across North East Edinburgh. We're incredibly proud to support the team and the kindness and commitment they bring to our local community.

Supporting Edinburgh Food Project

Established in 2012, Edinburgh Food Project works towards a vision of an Edinburgh without poverty, where everyone has what they need to thrive. With foodbanks across the city, the organisation provides emergency food parcels and everyday essentials, offering a helping hand to individuals and families throughout Edinburgh.

But its care goes beyond food. Through its More Than Food programme and Money Advice Service, the charity provides guidance on benefits, budgeting and debt, while also connecting people with wider support around housing and employment. By looking at the bigger picture, Edinburgh Food Project helps people find greater stability and a more secure future. We're delighted to be supporting an organisation that puts so much care into helping people and strengthening our local community.

How you can join us

This Christmas, we'd love you to be part of something special and help us support these two wonderful charities.

When you add a Charity Meal to your Parsley Box order, we'll donate an additional meal to match yours.

Here's how it works:

• Add a Charity Meal to your Parsley Box order.
• We'll donate another meal to match your contribution.
• Our Parsley Box team will personally deliver the donated meals to Edinburgh NE Foodbank and Edinburgh Food Project.

You can add as many Charity Meals as you'd like, up until 31 December.*

Whether you choose to contribute one meal or several, every little bit helps. Even a small contribution can make a big difference, helping these organisations continue the fantastic work they do for people across Edinburgh.

A little kindness goes a long way

At Parsley Box, we believe that good food is about more than what's on the plate. It's about comfort, care and bringing people together.

We're incredibly grateful to everyone who has supported our Charity Meal initiative over the past few years. Your generosity has helped us deliver tens of thousands of meals, and we're so pleased to be continuing this tradition with two organisations doing such important work.

It's a privilege to support the people and teams who give so much to our community, and we're looking forward to seeing what we can achieve together.

Thank you for being part of it. Together, a little kindness can go a long way, one meal at a time.

*T&Cs: For every £5 Charity Appeal Meal added to a Parsley Box order, Parsley Box will donate one matching meal. Donated meals will be delivered by Parsley Box to Edinburgh NE Foodbank and Edinburgh Food Project. This campaign runs until 31 December 2026. Donations are made in the form of Parsley Box meals, not monetary contributions.