Macsween delivered a traditional Burns Supper for Edinburgh’s homeless
BUTHCERY brand Macsween of Edinburgh paired up with Social Bite in Edinburgh to help feed the city’s homeless population a traditional Burn’s Supper.
The Social Bite Village Community is a supportive residential community in the Granton district of the city that provides a safe and caring home for individuals who have been assessed as homeless in the capital. It was built by Social Bite and run by Cyrenians, with support, activities and administration provided by a team of dedicated staff and volunteers.
Macsween of Edinburgh, along with its other sister company Malcolm Allan, helped to organise a lunchtime Burn’s Supper event at the community centre for both residents and staff, which included the donation of a traditional haggis and vegetarian haggis, as well as steak pies from the Malcolm Allan brand.
Macsween has called the event a “tremendous success” and saw the director of the brand, James Macsween, provide the all-important ‘Address to a Haggis’ at the start of the supper.
Macsween has established itself as a long-supporter of charitable efforts, including its recent efforts to donate to food distribution charity FareShare.
James Macsween said: “We were delighted to support Social Bite Village, which does an incredible job in supporting homeless people in Edinburgh. We were especially pleased that it gave residents an opportunity to experience such an iconic part of Scottish tradition and culture, which would otherwise not have been possible.”
Josh Littlejohn, founder of the Social Bite Village, said: “A huge thank you to Macsween for providing a Burns Night lunch at the Social Bite Village in Edinburgh. Sharing food in a safe space helps to create a sense of community and trust, which is why eating together is at the heart of our work.
“It can be something that people have never experienced before, so it’s wonderful that Macsween share our values and provided a delicious meal to bring people together in the supportive village environment.”
