Empty Kitchens Full Hearts kicks off partnership with Hibernian FC Women's team

The partnership will see the Empty Kitchens Full Hearts logo feature on the lower back of the new Women’s Team home and away shirts for the start of the season.

Supporters will also see the Leith-based charity branding across social media channels and the organisation will have access to player content.

Since April 2020, Empty Kitchens Full Hearts has been turning surplus and donated food into nutritious meals that are home-delivered to those in need across Edinburgh.

More than 1.5 million meals have been cooked, packed, and delivered by a community of volunteers.

The charity predicts that the need for the service is going to continue to rise, while the cost of living crisis continues to hit the most vulnerable in communities the hardest.

Launched in March 2020 as an emergency response to the Covid crisis the charity is still delivering 6000 meals every week. For just £1.50 per day the charity can prepare, pack and deliver lunch, dinner and snacks for one person.

Emily Gifford, fundraising manager at EKFH, added: “Empty Kitchens Full Hearts is delighted to be partnering with Hibernian FC Women this season, thanks to a generous benefactor. At such an exciting time for the club, and women’s football as a whole, we can’t wait to support our local Edinburgh team while they help us to raise awareness of our work, and the scale of food poverty hitting communities across Edinburgh and beyond.

“Following the England Woman’s team’s success this last week, it’s clear that women’s football is one to watch, so to have secured a partnership with such a prominent team is a huge win for us.”

Anneka Torrance, commercial sales and partnerships executive at Hibs, said: “It is a pleasure for Hibernian FC to be teaming up with Empty Kitchens Full Hearts, they represent a hugely important cause in currently testing times. I would encourage anyone to get involved and learn more about what EKFH are doing in their community. We look forward to working closely with this fantastic charity throughout the season and thank them for their involvement with our Women’s Team.”