Corporate Partnerships
Partner with us to support communities across Scotland
Community pantries are supporting families every day, helping people access affordable food, build confidence and connect with their community.
At The Scottish Pantry Network, we work behind the scenes to strengthen that system, supporting pantries, developing programmes and driving long-term change.
We partner with businesses that want to make a real, practical difference in the communities where they operate.
Our Partners
Scottish Power
We are proud to be working in partnership with ScottishPower to support communities across Scotland through our network of community pantries and programmes.
This partnership reflects a shared commitment to supporting people in a practical, sustainable way; helping families access affordable food, build confidence and strengthen their communities.
ScottishPower’s support enables The Scottish Pantry Network to:
strengthen the infrastructure that supports community pantries
develop and deliver programmes such as Prepmate and Tastes Class
support practical activity that helps people build skills, confidence and stability
Community pantries are more than places to access food; they are trusted local hubs that support people every day. Partnerships like this recognise the importance of investing not just in frontline delivery, but in the systems that allow it to succeed.
“This partnership is about more than funding; it’s about recognising what works in communities and supporting it properly. When we invest in the infrastructure around pantries, we’re investing in people, confidence and long-term change.”
We look forward to continuing this work together and supporting more communities across Scotland
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Why partner with us
Invest in real, community-led solutions
Your support strengthens a network of trusted local organisations delivering practical support every day.
Support more than food
Pantries provide:
affordable food access
confidence and cooking skills
connection and community
pathways into volunteering and employability
This creates long-term impact, not short-term response.
Align with your social impact goals
Working with us supports key priorities including:
Tackling poverty and inequality
Improving health and wellbeing
Supporting communities and local economies
Delivering preventative, sustainable impact
Ways to work with us
We offer a range of partnership opportunities and are happy to work with you to design an approach that fits your organisation.
Corporate Sponsorship
Support the development of our work across Scotland, including:
training and support for pantries
development of programmes and delivery models
building shared infrastructure (including bulk buying)
This is about investing in the system behind pantries — helping them deliver more in their communities.
Employee Fundraising
Your team can support our work through activities such as:
sponsored walks, runs or challenges
charity events (bake sales, quiz nights, workplace activities)
team fundraising campaigns
We can provide support, ideas and materials to help you get started.
Corporate Volunteering
We can work with you to create opportunities for your staff to get involved locally.
This may include:
supporting activities within community pantry settings
helping with events, cookery sessions or community initiatives
contributing to specific projects or campaigns
Volunteering offers a hands-on way to connect with local communities.
Workshops & Staff Engagement
We offer sessions for organisations looking to engage staff around:
food, health and wellbeing
cost of living and food insecurity
practical cooking and budgeting
community impact and social change
These can be tailored to:
team development days
wellbeing programmes
staff engagement initiatives
Strategic Partnerships
For organisations looking to go further, we can develop more strategic partnerships, including:
co-designed programmes or pilots
place-based community work
long-term investment in pantry infrastructure
alignment with local authority or NHS priorities
We are particularly interested in partners who want to support sustainable, preventative approaches.
Support practical solutions
that families use at home
Prepmate is our meal kit and food skills programme, designed to help households access affordable, healthy meals and build confidence cooking at home.
We work with corporate partners to support and scale this work in real communities.
Prepmate Corporate Partnerships
How your organisation can support Prepmate:
Fund community delivery
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Support meal kits for families through local programmes
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Enable targeted support in areas of need
Sponsor programme delivery
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Support delivery through schools, housing providers or community programmes
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Link your impact to a specific place or partnership
Support skills and employability
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Contribute to training and volunteering opportunities
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Help create pathways into skills, confidence and employment
Why Prepmate works for corporate partners:
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Clear, tangible impact (families supported, meals delivered)
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Strong connection to health, cost of living and wellbeing
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Designed for real-life use, not theory
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Scalable across communities and locations
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Aligns strongly with ESG and CSR priorities
Prepmate turns investment into practical support families can use at home; supporting confidence, routines and long-term change.
What your partnership supports
Your partnership helps us:
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Support pantries to deliver more for their communities
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Develop programmes that build confidence, skills and healthier routines
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Create opportunities for volunteering, training and employability
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Advocate for pantries as essential social infrastructure
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Develop shared solutions, including bulk buying and long-term systems
A partnership that works both ways
We aim to create partnerships that are:
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meaningful for your organisation
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engaging for your staff
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impactful for communities
We can offer:
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opportunities for staff involvement
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storytelling and impact reporting
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alignment with ESG and CSR priorities
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flexible partnership approaches