Cost of living support

We know and understand that the ongoing cost of living crisis continues to have a serious negative impact on the health and wellbeing on my of those in our local communities.

On this page we will provide information around the support we can provide during the crisis, including;

 

Period products (Free)

City of Edinburgh Council provide free tampons and pads, and reusable menstrual cups, pants and pads. Packs can be collected from our entrance foyer. Individual products are also provided in our toileting and changing facilities within the centre. This service is available at any time during our opening hours.

 

Goodies Cafe (Low cost / free)

Our in centre cafe providing access to free and low cost food, drinks and other items. This service is available Monday to Thursday from 10am until 6pm, and on Fridays from 10am until 3pm. Read more…

 

Warm and Welcoming Sunday Cafe (Free)

We provide free hot drinks and biscuits in a warm space during the winter months of November 2024 – March 2025. There are also optional individual and group activities provided. This service is available every Sunday from 11am until 4pm. Read more…

 

Southside Connections 60+ Chatter Clubs (Free)

We facilitate two opportunities each week for those aged sixty plus to spend some time in a warm place, with a cuppa (and a biscuit!), in the company of others for conversation and activities.  This service is available on Tuesday from 10:30am until 12noon, and Fridays from 1pm until 2:30pm. Read more…

 

///coming soon/// Welfare Rights Advisor

We are pleased to have received funding to enable us to provide a full time Welfare Rights Advisor presence within the Centre throughout 2025. The advisor will be able to support citizens to access unclaimed benefits & grants, provide debt advice & budgeting support and more. Well update everyone shortly.

 

///starting on Friday 10 January 2025/// Cyrenians Community Pantry (Low cost)

A weekly membership based community pantry operated by Cyrenians. Membership costs £1, members can then attend each week and purchase shopping worth (on average) around £17.50, for only £2.50. Read more…

 

///Starting January 2025/// Monthly Help Hub

Join us each month in our marketplace style events where you can meet various services who can provide you with advice & support during the cost of living crisis. Services will vary each month, and there will usually be around five or six present. Read more…