What we do
More than a bag of food
We provide weekly food parcels — and a whole lot more. From our Community Cafe and Clothes & Dishes service to weekly drop-in support sessions, the Greenhills Hub is a place where help feels human.
Foodbank
Weekly food parcels
We supplied around 13,000 food parcels in 2025 — over 1,000 per month. With the cost of living crisis worsening conditions for people already struggling, that number gets bigger every year.
Parcels are nutritionally complete and can include:
- Frozen food
- Halal food
- Non-perishable
- Baby formula
- Pet food
- Dietary requirement options
We also help with homeware and toiletries:
- Bedding
- Warm jackets
- Duvets
- Sanitary products
- Clothing
- Nappies
- Pre-natal products
- Period products
Community cafe
A warm space for everyone
Since moving to our premises at 18 Greenhills Square, we've set up and run a community cafe. It's a safe, warm space where anyone can come in for free tea, coffee, biscuits and a chat — open the same hours as the foodbank, 10am – 1:30pm.
The cafe hosts our "A Space To Talk" sessions, and a donated PC gives free access to essential services — job applications, CV preparation, looking for financial and mental health support. The PC was kindly donated by the Rotary Club of Strathaven.
We also host smoking cessation classes, pensioners' groups, Narcotics Anonymous, and a variety of other community groups. Our hub is a true community space.
Clothes & Dishes
A shop where no money changes hands
In addition to food, our Clothes & Dishes section lets customers pick up clothes and/or household goods. If your child needs a warm jacket, you need blankets for warmth, or an electrical item — the likelihood is you can't easily get this yourself.
Our service is unique because we offer the experience of a shop where no money changes hands. Everything donated to us goes to those who need it; nothing is sold.
Support at the hub
Because help is about more than food
Food insecurity is rarely the whole story. The Greenhills Community Hub offers more than weekly food parcels — it's a place where you can get the right kind of help, at the right time. Whether you're facing housing issues, looking for work, or just need someone to talk to, we're here.
A Space to Talk
Tuesdays (except the first of the month)
A Space to Talk is a weekly drop-in service offering private, friendly support in a relaxed setting. Each week we're joined by representatives from:
- Social Work
- Housing
- Routes to Work South (employment)
- The Wise Group (mentoring & money advice)
- And other local services
No forms. No pressure. No judgement.
Signposting & useful links
In addition to food and essentials, we offer:
- Clothing & toiletries — adults, teens and children
- School uniform events — seasonal & year-round
- Toothbrushes, sanitary items, household basics
- Signposting to partner services and local charities
- Emotional support from volunteers who care
- Seasonal campaigns — Christmas Toy Appeal, Warm Winter Packs
Opening hours
Tuesday – Thursday
10:30am – 1:30pm
Greenhills Community Hub, 18 Greenhills Crescent, East Kilbride G75 8TT
Tel: 01355 223 657
Helpful videos
Cooking with a food parcel
A selection of useful videos about how to use a standard food parcel to create nutritious and delicious meals. We're grateful to Theo Giameos of Roasted in Strathaven for his time and skills.
Introducing a Food Parcel with Roasted
Loaves and Fishes Foodbank Stir Fry
Theo prepares a Hot Dog Lasagne
Introduction to Loaves and Fishes (Feb 2026)
Lesley Davidson Talks About Donations
Lesley Davidson Talks About Fundraising
More videos on the Les Hoggan YouTube channel.