Almond Valley MSP praises work of Food Train on 30th year anniversary

Almond Valley MSP praises work of Food Train on 30th year anniversary

Angela Constance, MSP for Almond Valley met with dedicated team members, service users and volunteers to celebrate Food Train’s 30-year anniversary and 15 years in West Lothian.

Food Train is a charity helping older people across Scotland and offer members practical help to eat well, age well and live well at home for longer by helping with shopping deliveries, helping with odd jobs about the home, befriending and many more activities to help older people at their time of need.

Angela praised the dedication of the volunteers and staff who are passionate about supporting older people and expressed her appreciation for the invaluable work the Food Train does within the community.

Angela Constance MSP for Almond Valley commented.

“It was a pleasure to attend the anniversary event to celebrate 30 years of Food Train and 15 years within West Lothian.”

"I would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported this amazing initiative over the years."

"For 15 years, Food Train have provided a valuable service to older people throughout West Lothian, supporting vulnerable residents in their own homes and helping to tackle food poverty and social isolation."

"It was truly inspiring to speak with the dedicated staff and volunteers who are committed to helping older people live independently."

"Their dedication and kindness have made a huge difference to communities by providing a lifeline to folks who need a helping hand getting their shopping in, or a friendly face to chat to."

"Food Train are always looking for more volunteers and I would urge anyone interested to contact westlothian@thefoodtrain.co.uk."

Notes:

https://thefoodtrain.co.uk/about/about-food-train/

Volunteering> https://thefoodtrain.co.uk/support-us/volunteering/

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