The Courtyard Pantry

04/09/2026

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We have expanded our essential services for the local community across a series of regular energy, employability, training, finances and parenting drop-ins for this month from Parent Network Scotland, Enable, Jobs and Business Glasgow, Family Finances (Glasgow City Council), Citizens Advice Bureau and Home Energy Scotland.

Please note that the drop-ins will be running between 10am - 12pm on the alloted days with the exception of CAB which is via appointment only (please email us on [email protected] to put you in touch).

04/09/2026

Hi folks,

Our Trustee Caoimhe is running the Amsterdam Marathon this October to raise funds for our charity.

This is Caoimhe's story:

''This year, I’ve set myself my biggest challenge yet, running my first ever marathon. After a difficult 2025, I wanted to focus my energy on something positive, so I set a goal that would push me and hopefully make a difference.

I’m proud to be running in support of The Courtyard Pantry Enterprise (CPE), a community food organisation that’s close to my heart. CPE provides so much more than food, it focuses on dignity, opportunity, and hope. Through its pantry, fresh fruit and veg market, after school provision, café, and social enterprise, CPE ensures families have access to nutritious and appropriate meals. This is something no one should ever struggle for.

What makes CPE special is that it doesn’t stop at tackling food insecurity. It is also a fair work employer, offering meaningful employment opportunities to people facing barriers to work. I have been involved in CPE for nearly four years, as member of their board and in that time I have watched them grow and grow to meet the increasing need in their local community.

The funding climate has been incredibly challenging for charities across the country. Now more than ever, organisations like CPE need support to keep delivering their essential services.

If you can donate any pounds or pennies to this cause, it would be so appreciated. Every contribution, no matter how small, helps CPE continue providing vital support to families and individuals across our community.

Thank you for supporting me and helping turn miles into impact''

If you are able to spare some pennies or hopefully pounds, please click on the link below.

Thank you.

Help Caoimhe Walsh raise money to support Courtyard Pantry Enterprise

03/09/2026

🍏From Tuesday the 8th of September our community meals will be returning to the Courtyard Pantry. Enjoy a healthy soup, main and dessert for £2.

Bring your neighbours and friends! Everyone is welcome 🙂Veggie and halal options are available and we will be serving from 11am - 2pm each Tuesday.

Welcome back!

02/09/2026

Good morning! 🙂 We have the Family Finances Support team in at The Courtyard Pantry. They offer help and support for parents or kinship carers to get back into work and get a better paid job.

This includes 1 to 1 mentoring support from a dedicated Family Finances Key Worker, managing debt, benefits and welfare advice, as well as access to funded training courses and equipment to help you achieve your goals.

Drop into the pantry fortnightly on a Wednesday from the 16th of September. They will be here from 10am to 12pm.

27/08/2026

We’re working in partnership with Enable Scotland to bring dedicated employability support directly into the community.

Graeme Parrot from the Enable team will be dropping into The Courtyard Pantry every fortnight on a Tuesday, starting Tuesday 1st September.

This support is designed especially for people with learning disabilities, helping to reduce barriers to work and open up new opportunities. No appointment necessary, just drop in!

27/08/2026

We’re working in partnership with Enable Scotland to bring dedicated employability support directly into the community.

Graeme Parrot from the Enable team will be dropping into The Courtyard Pantry every fortnight on a Tuesday, starting Tuesday 1st September.

If you or someone you know could benefit from this, feel free to pop in for a chat between 10am - 12pm. No appointment necessary!

25/08/2026

📢 A change to our Pantry hours from October

Starting in October, the Pantry will be open 10am to 2pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. That's a change from our current 10am to 3pm hours.

We know changes like this matter, so we wanted to be upfront about why. Our arrangements with our food supplier have changed, including when deliveries arrive during the week, and we've also noticed fewer folk coming in during the afternoons, whilst our mornings remain busy.

We're not changing what we do or why we do it. We're just making sure our hours match our resources, so the Pantry Hub can keep serving this community for the long haul.

Thank you for your understanding.

The Team at the Pantry Hub 🧡

21/08/2026

👀Freshly made cookies and brownies straight from Taliaa's Bakehouse dropped off today for the Unity Market. Come down tomorrow and pick up some new favourites.....

20/08/2026

This Saturday at The Courtyard Pantry, our food market is back with an even bigger range of provisions for the community 👀

We’ve expanded our shelves to include salted caramel almonds from Forest Feast, chocolate fudge bites from Montezuma’s, Hillhouse Honeybees Hot Honey (made right here in Glasgow at the Barras 🐝), and San Marzano tomatoes 🍅alongside all your old favourites.

It’s the perfect chance to explore something different, stock up on treats 🍫, and support local makers.

Pop by, say hello, and pick up something special for the weekend!

19/08/2026

We are providing cost‑of‑living support with Community Employability Advisor James from Jobs & Business Glasgow.

James will be based in our Community Hub at The Courtyard Pantry fortnightly from Tuesday, 25th August morning from 10.00am to 12:00 pm, offering drop‑in employability support.

You will be able to access guidance on job searching, skills development, free industry‑specific training opportunities, CV building and interview preparation.

No need for an appointment. Drop in and have an informal chat with James on Tuesday, 25th August for employability support.