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Soul Food is always more than a meal.

We provide hot, delicious and freshly prepared meals while also offering some respite and support to anyone dealing with the challenges of homelessness, poverty or loneliness.

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"There's something unusual about Soul Food. People treat you with such kindness and talk to you as an equal - that's not my daily experience of homelessness."

- Soul Food Guest

Tonight’s menu sounds delicious! Thank you SO much @doubletree_edinburgh . ❤️

Tonight’s menu sounds delicious! Thank you SO much @doubletree_edinburgh . ❤️

Soul Food this Thursday evening @gracechurchleith . The fabulous @doubletree_edinburgh are providing this evening’s meal & will be joining our volunteer team. HUGE thanks to them & looking forward to seeing you if you would appreciate a free meal & a safe space to be.

Soul Food this Thursday evening @gracechurchleith . The fabulous @doubletree_edinburgh are providing this evening’s meal & will be joining our volunteer team. HUGE thanks to them & looking forward to seeing you if you would appreciate a free meal & a safe space to be.

We are looking for someone to help lead & develop our Edinburgh Soul Food meals. Could this be you? Please get in touch if you would like an informal chat to find out more.

We are looking for someone to help lead & develop our Edinburgh Soul Food meals. Could this be you? Please get in touch if you would like an informal chat to find out more.

Just a reminder that our Monday Soul Food meal is not taking place this evening or next Monday. Back again on the 11th August. Huge apologies for any inconvenience caused. We look forward to seeing you soon. ❤️

Just a reminder that our Monday Soul Food meal is not taking place this evening or next Monday. Back again on the 11th August. Huge apologies for any inconvenience caused. We look forward to seeing you soon. ❤️

Soul Food meal this Sunday evening @lifechurchedinburgh . If you would appreciate a free, home-cooked meal, please do go along!

Soul Food meal this Sunday evening @lifechurchedinburgh . If you would appreciate a free, home-cooked meal, please do go along!

We are looking for someone who can help to lead our Soul Food meals in Edinburgh. Could this be you? Link to the job description in our bio.

We are looking for someone who can help to lead our Soul Food meals in Edinburgh. Could this be you? Link to the job description in our bio.

Soul Food meal this Thursday evening @gracechurchleith. Please do come along if you would appreciate a free meal & a safe space to be. #morethanameal #community #freemeal #noonehungry #edinburgh #leith

Soul Food meal this Thursday evening @gracechurchleith. Please do come along if you would appreciate a free meal & a safe space to be. #morethanameal #community #freemeal #noonehungry #edinburgh #leith

We are excited to be recruiting an experienced freelance charity consultant to help support and develop our Soul Food meals in Edinburgh. Initially this will be a 12-month contract between Soul Food and the freelancer, but our hope is that we can develop this work and role further so that this could become a permanent position. Could this be a position for you or someone that you know?

Please head to the link in our bio for more information & job description.

#SoulFood #MoreThanAMeal #Community #Homelessness #NoOneHungry #CommunityMeal

We are excited to be recruiting an experienced freelance charity consultant to help support and develop our Soul Food meals in Edinburgh. Initially this will be a 12-month contract between Soul Food and the freelancer, but our hope is that we can develop this work and role further so that this could become a permanent position. Could this be a position for you or someone that you know?

Please head to the link in our bio for more information & job description.

#SoulFood #MoreThanAMeal #Community #Homelessness #NoOneHungry #CommunityMeal

Would you be able to help us as we provide home-cooked, free meals for people who are in need of them?

If you were able to give monthly to Soul Food, we would be so grateful! Every pound would go directly to the provision of meals for people experiencing homelessness & poverty in Edinburgh.

£10 a month would provide meals for 3 people.

£15 month would provide meals for 5 people

£20 a month would provide meals for 7 people.

Whatever you can afford, we promise it will make a massive difference to someone’s life.

Please head to our bio (if reading this on Instagram) for the link to sign up, or click the link below if reading on Facebook.

Would you be able to help us as we provide home-cooked, free meals for people who are in need of them?

If you were able to give monthly to Soul Food, we would be so grateful! Every pound would go directly to the provision of meals for people experiencing homelessness & poverty in Edinburgh.

£10 a month would provide meals for 3 people.

£15 month would provide meals for 5 people

£20 a month would provide meals for 7 people.

Whatever you can afford, we promise it will make a massive difference to someone’s life.

Please head to our bio (if reading this on Instagram) for the link to sign up, or click the link below if reading on Facebook.

If you would like to chat or get a referral to a foodbank or clothes bank & are a regular guest of Soul Food, please pop along to @gracechurchleith from about 3:30pm today & we will have the coffee ready & can organise some support.

If you would like to chat or get a referral to a foodbank or clothes bank & are a regular guest of Soul Food, please pop along to @gracechurchleith from about 3:30pm today & we will have the coffee ready & can organise some support.

Soul Food this Thursday evening at @gracechurchleith . Everyone welcome who would appreciate a free meal & a safe space to be. #community #freemeal #morethanameal #noonehungry #edinburgh #leith

Soul Food this Thursday evening at @gracechurchleith . Everyone welcome who would appreciate a free meal & a safe space to be. #community #freemeal #morethanameal #noonehungry #edinburgh #leith

Tomorrow, Thursday 19th June, we will be at Grace Church Leith from 3:30pm - 5pm to chat to anyone who would like to be referred to a foodbank or clothes bank.

We will have the coffee brewing & will be able to chat too, about any general concerns or signposting to services. 😊

Tomorrow, Thursday 19th June, we will be at Grace Church Leith from 3:30pm - 5pm to chat to anyone who would like to be referred to a foodbank or clothes bank.

We will have the coffee brewing & will be able to chat too, about any general concerns or signposting to services. 😊

It’s a little dreich in the city this Monday evening, but it’s lovely & warm in the City of Edinburgh Methodist Church, Nicolson Square. We are putting the finishing touches to this evening’s meal & you are warmly invited to come along.

It’s a little dreich in the city this Monday evening, but it’s lovely & warm in the City of Edinburgh Methodist Church, Nicolson Square. We are putting the finishing touches to this evening’s meal & you are warmly invited to come along.

Just a reminder that Soul Food is not on this Thursday @gracechurchleith as the church are holding a conference. We are back next week as normal. Huge apologies for any inconvenience.

Just a reminder that Soul Food is not on this Thursday @gracechurchleith as the church are holding a conference. We are back next week as normal. Huge apologies for any inconvenience.

Please note that Soul Food this Monday evening is at Life Church, Davie Street rather than its usual venue on Nicolson Square. Usual time of 5:30pm. Back to normal next week! Huge thanks to @lifechurchedinburgh for letting us borrow their kitchen & building. 😊

Please note that Soul Food this Monday evening is at Life Church, Davie Street rather than its usual venue on Nicolson Square. Usual time of 5:30pm. Back to normal next week! Huge thanks to @lifechurchedinburgh for letting us borrow their kitchen & building. 😊

Last Thursday the fabulous @slideshow.trombonequartet played at our Thursday evening Soul Food. Their beautiful performance was greatly appreciated & brought a lot of joy!! Huge thanks to them! ❤️

Last Thursday the fabulous @slideshow.trombonequartet played at our Thursday evening Soul Food. Their beautiful performance was greatly appreciated & brought a lot of joy!! Huge thanks to them! ❤️

Please do come along to Soul Food this evening if you would appreciate a free meal & friendly space to be. 😊

Please do come along to Soul Food this evening if you would appreciate a free meal & friendly space to be. 😊

Soul Food this Thursday @gracechurchleith , 5:30pm. Please do come along if you would like a free, hot meal & a safe space to be. #community #noonehungry #morethanameal #freemeal #welcome

Soul Food this Thursday @gracechurchleith , 5:30pm. Please do come along if you would like a free, hot meal & a safe space to be. #community #noonehungry #morethanameal #freemeal #welcome

#soultalk

#soultalk

Soul Food this evening @gracechurchleith. Please do come along if you would appreciate a free meal. 😊

Soul Food this evening @gracechurchleith. Please do come along if you would appreciate a free meal. 😊

Three Soul Food meals in Edinburgh today. Please do go along if you would appreciate a free meal & a safe space to be. 😊

Three Soul Food meals in Edinburgh today. Please do go along if you would appreciate a free meal & a safe space to be. 😊

As the funeral of Pope Francis takes place today, we honour his memory & give thanks for his life. #SoulTalk

As the funeral of Pope Francis takes place today, we honour his memory & give thanks for his life. #SoulTalk

Wishing you all a very Happy Easter!

(Painting by Ally Barrett)

Wishing you all a very Happy Easter!

(Painting by Ally Barrett)

IMPORTANT - our Soul Food meal is unable to take place at Grace Church this Thursday evening due to a wedding being held in the church. We are back as normal next week (24th April).

IMPORTANT - our Soul Food meal is unable to take place at Grace Church this Thursday evening due to a wedding being held in the church. We are back as normal next week (24th April).

Soul Food today at @gracechurchleith . Please note that it will be a take away. Usual time & everyone welcome!!

Soul Food today at @gracechurchleith . Please note that it will be a take away. Usual time & everyone welcome!!

Soul Food this evening at @gracechurchleith . We have Italian meatloaf on the menu & nut roast. Both served with roast potatoes & vegetables. 😊

Soul Food this evening at @gracechurchleith . We have Italian meatloaf on the menu & nut roast. Both served with roast potatoes & vegetables. 😊

Huge thanks to @fatcoachrun who is taking part in a 40 day challenge for Lent. Barry is running a minimum of 5k every day for 40 days. Fourteen days in and he has run over 70k!!

Barry is hoping to raise money for two charities, Birmingham Children’s Hospital and us!

If you would like to cheer Barry on & give a donation & some inspiration to complete his challenge, you can find more info here: https://www.givewheel.com/fundraising/6614/barrys-40-day-challenge/

Huge thanks to @fatcoachrun who is taking part in a 40 day challenge for Lent. Barry is running a minimum of 5k every day for 40 days. Fourteen days in and he has run over 70k!!

Barry is hoping to raise money for two charities, Birmingham Children’s Hospital and us!

If you would like to cheer Barry on & give a donation & some inspiration to complete his challenge, you can find more info here: https://www.givewheel.com/fundraising/6614/barrys-40-day-challenge/

A HUGE thank you to @budmintonedinburgh for raising £492.75 for Soul Food at their recent charity tournament!!! Incredible!!!! We are so grateful to all the players!! Thank you. ❤️

A HUGE thank you to @budmintonedinburgh for raising £492.75 for Soul Food at their recent charity tournament!!! Incredible!!!! We are so grateful to all the players!! Thank you. ❤️

Three Soul Food meals held in churches across Edinburgh today.

Lunch at @centralchurched, 2pm

Dinner at @thehuboxgangs , 5pm

And dinner at @lifechurchedinburgh , 5:30pm.

Please do come along if you would appreciate a free meal & a safe space to be.

#Community #Edinburgh #MoreThanAMeal

Three Soul Food meals held in churches across Edinburgh today.

Lunch at @centralchurched, 2pm

Dinner at @thehuboxgangs , 5pm

And dinner at @lifechurchedinburgh , 5:30pm.

Please do come along if you would appreciate a free meal & a safe space to be.

#Community #Edinburgh #MoreThanAMeal

Just a reminder that Soul Food isn’t on today (Thursday) at Grace Church. Back next week!

Just a reminder that Soul Food isn’t on today (Thursday) at Grace Church. Back next week!

Good Morning! Just popping by to say that there are 3 Soul Food meals in Edinburgh today. There is an open invitation to all. Please do go along if you would appreciate a free, home-cooked meal. #community #morethanameal #edinburgh #noonehungry

Good Morning! Just popping by to say that there are 3 Soul Food meals in Edinburgh today. There is an open invitation to all. Please do go along if you would appreciate a free, home-cooked meal. #community #morethanameal #edinburgh #noonehungry

Three Soul Food meals in Edinburgh today. Beginning with lunch @centralchurched , dinner at @thehuboxgangs and @lifechurchedinburgh . Please do go along if you would appreciate a free meal & a safe space to be. #community #morethanameal #noonehungry #edinburgh

Three Soul Food meals in Edinburgh today. Beginning with lunch @centralchurched , dinner at @thehuboxgangs and @lifechurchedinburgh . Please do go along if you would appreciate a free meal & a safe space to be. #community #morethanameal #noonehungry #edinburgh

Soul Food this evening @gracechurchleith . We have Spanish chicken on the menu & lentil & coconut curry. Please do come along if you would appreciate a free meal. 😊

Soul Food this evening @gracechurchleith . We have Spanish chicken on the menu & lentil & coconut curry. Please do come along if you would appreciate a free meal. 😊

Thankful for the beautiful sunshine in Edinburgh today. Sometimes it’s the little things that make a big difference…

Thankful for the beautiful sunshine in Edinburgh today. Sometimes it’s the little things that make a big difference…

Soul Food this Monday evening at City of Edinburgh Methodist Church. Beef hotpot is on the menu, along with vegan options too. Please do come along if you would appreciate a free meal and a safe space to be. ❤️

Soul Food this Monday evening at City of Edinburgh Methodist Church. Beef hotpot is on the menu, along with vegan options too. Please do come along if you would appreciate a free meal and a safe space to be. ❤️

This Thursday evening at Soul Food…

This Thursday evening at Soul Food…

Soul Food this evening @gracechurchleith , 5:30pm. We have Chilli Con & non Carne on the menu tonight, along with the ever popular, humble yet fabulous, jacket spud! Also, @changeworks will be with us to help give advice & support about heating homes. #community #morethanameal #edinburgh #noonehungry #homelessness #foodpoverty

Soul Food this evening @gracechurchleith , 5:30pm. We have Chilli Con & non Carne on the menu tonight, along with the ever popular, humble yet fabulous, jacket spud! Also, @changeworks will be with us to help give advice & support about heating homes. #community #morethanameal #edinburgh #noonehungry #homelessness #foodpoverty

Huge thanks to Christine O’Donnell who has been knitting hats for Soul Food for a good few years now. We will have some to give out at this evenings meal. ❤️

Huge thanks to Christine O’Donnell who has been knitting hats for Soul Food for a good few years now. We will have some to give out at this evenings meal. ❤️

Soul Food this Monday evening at City of Edinburgh Methodist Church. 5:30pm. We have beef stroganoff on the menu & it will be delicious!! (Vegan meals available too). 😊

Soul Food this Monday evening at City of Edinburgh Methodist Church. 5:30pm. We have beef stroganoff on the menu & it will be delicious!! (Vegan meals available too). 😊

This Thursday at our Soul Food meal, Changeworks - who are experts in energy efficiency & the support available for energy costs- are coming along to offer advice & support to anyone experiencing difficulties with regards to the heating of their home.

The meal is at 5:30pm. Changeworks will give a very short presentation & then be available for one to one conversations & questions.

This Thursday at our Soul Food meal, Changeworks - who are experts in energy efficiency & the support available for energy costs- are coming along to offer advice & support to anyone experiencing difficulties with regards to the heating of their home.

The meal is at 5:30pm. Changeworks will give a very short presentation & then be available for one to one conversations & questions.

Three Soul Food meals taking place in the city this Sunday. All listed in the pictures above & open to anyone who would appreciate a free meal & a safe, friendly space to be. #community #morethanameal #edinburgh #homelessness #noonehungry

Three Soul Food meals taking place in the city this Sunday. All listed in the pictures above & open to anyone who would appreciate a free meal & a safe, friendly space to be. #community #morethanameal #edinburgh #homelessness #noonehungry

Huge thanks to @budmintonedinburgh who are hosting a charity badminton tournament, the proceeds of which will be shared with Soul Food. If you enjoy a game of badminton, the tournament is open to everyone. Please get in touch with the group for more details & to your book your place. 😊

Huge thanks to @budmintonedinburgh who are hosting a charity badminton tournament, the proceeds of which will be shared with Soul Food. If you enjoy a game of badminton, the tournament is open to everyone. Please get in touch with the group for more details & to your book your place. 😊

Just a reminder that Thursday’s Soul Food is not taking place today. The church had a prior booking but all will be back to normal next week.

Just a reminder that Thursday’s Soul Food is not taking place today. The church had a prior booking but all will be back to normal next week.

This Monday evening our Soul Food meal takes place at City of Edinburgh Methodist Church. Please do come along if you would like a free, hot meal & a safe space to be.

This Monday evening our Soul Food meal takes place at City of Edinburgh Methodist Church. Please do come along if you would like a free, hot meal & a safe space to be.

On Christmas Day, Agnes & her lovely team at @cafemarlayne hosted lunch for a number of folk who come along to Soul Food. The meal was ‘incredible’ & everyone has spoken of how much they enjoyed themselves & how greatly they appreciated Agnes’ generosity & kindness. Huge thanks to Café Marlayne - your thoughtfulness really made Christmas special for those who enjoyed your wonderful food & hospitality. ❤️ #community #generosity #kindness #edinburgh

On Christmas Day, Agnes & her lovely team at @cafemarlayne hosted lunch for a number of folk who come along to Soul Food. The meal was ‘incredible’ & everyone has spoken of how much they enjoyed themselves & how greatly they appreciated Agnes’ generosity & kindness. Huge thanks to Café Marlayne - your thoughtfulness really made Christmas special for those who enjoyed your wonderful food & hospitality. ❤️ #community #generosity #kindness #edinburgh

Soul Food this Sunday evening @lifechurchedinburgh . Everyone welcome! Please do go along if you would appreciate a free, hot meal & a safe space to be.

Soul Food this Sunday evening @lifechurchedinburgh . Everyone welcome! Please do go along if you would appreciate a free, hot meal & a safe space to be.

Tagines are on the menu @centralchurched Soul Food this Sunday lunchtime. Please do go along for a free meal & a friendly, safe space to be.

Tagines are on the menu @centralchurched Soul Food this Sunday lunchtime. Please do go along for a free meal & a friendly, safe space to be.

This Friday evening is @stgeorgesedin Soul Food meal for over 60’s. Please do come along if you would appreciate a free meal & a safe, friendly space to be. The team here are fabulous & will make you so welcome! 😊

This Friday evening is @stgeorgesedin Soul Food meal for over 60’s. Please do come along if you would appreciate a free meal & a safe, friendly space to be. The team here are fabulous & will make you so welcome! 😊

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