The Scottish Pantry Network (SCIO)

Constitutional objectives

The organisation’s purposes are: 4.1 The prevention of poverty and the relief of financial hardship by providing food security to those who need it most and being disadvantaged due to unemployment, low income, lone parent, health, and social standing. 4.2 The advancement of community development by acting on behalf of the Network of Pantries, sourcing food to ensure there is enough in the supply chain, lobbying government, providing a regulatory function, and sharing best practice across the Network. 4.3 Advancement of environmental protection by reducing food waste locally and nationally. 4.4 Advancement of education by Increasing access to skills, training and employment prospects in relation to developing and running a local pantry. 4.5 Advancement of health by improving health outcomes – particularly around the consumption of fresh fruit and vegetables, through social eating, improving emotional wellbeing and social inclusion through Pantries acting as community hubs, and by promoting access to nutritious meals and increase fruit and vegetable consumption. 4.6 Relief for those in need by providing access to key support such as money advice, credit unions, housing, health, employment and skills. 4.7 To represent, support and develop our network of pantries by providing leadership, expertise and guidance to tackle the impact of food insecurity and food loss 4.8 To support and develop pantries as community led hubs, focusing on food knowledge, health improvement, financial wellbeing and employability 4.9 To support the redistribution of quality food 4.10 To provide ready access to quality food at low cost, thereby reducing the cost of living for households 4.11 To influence policy on the use and supply of available food using the DIGNITY principles