City of Dunfermline

Cost of living support

City of Dunfermline

To help with the rising cost of living there's a range of support in the local area.

While every effort has been made to provide accurate and up-to-date information on this website, this may be subject to change at short notice. Always double-check before heading out.


Staying Safe and Keeping Well

The ‘Staying Safe and Keeping Well’ booklet contains useful tips and information which anyone in Fife can use when trying to cope with difficult issues.
Please check with organisations for up-to-date contact times.

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Foodbanks and community cafés

Below is a list of locations and organisations supporting the people of Fife by providing short term access to emergency food and support for people experiencing a crisis.

  • Baldridgeburn Pantry & Café

    Baldridgeburn Community Centre, Dunfermline, KY12 9EH
    Community Fridge/Larder/Pantry
    Pop in for a FREE cuppa, cake and chat from 12:30pm. From 1-2:30pm, you can access a variety of fresh and ambient food for £3. Bring your own bags. Also, regular pop ups from a range of advice/support services, and access to further help.
    Opening hours: Tuesdays, 12:30-2:00pm
    £3 or whatever can be afforded
    cld.dunfermline@fife.gov.uk
    01383 724751
  • Bonnie Brew

    St Margaret's Memorial Church, East Port, Dunfermline KY12 7JB
    Community Cafe
    Warm space with soup, rolls, and hot drinks
    Opening hours: Mondays 11.00am to 2.00pm
    Free
    www.stmargaretsdunfermline.co.uk
    stmargaretsdunfermline.co.uk
    01383 625 611
  • Communi-TEA

    Abbeyview Community Hub, Abbey View, Dunfermline, KY11 4HA
    Community Café
    Help prepare and eat a meal with people from your community. Other activities include crafts, reading books from the community bookshelf, playing cards and dominoes.
    Opening hours: Thursdays 12 noon
    Donation based
    cld.dunfermline@fife.gov.uk
    07713 475477
  • Cosy Café, St Ninian's Church

    St Ninian's Church, 1 Allan Crescent, Dunfermline, KY11 4HE
    Community Cafe
    The café provides a warm welcome, bottomless cuppa, toasties, toast & biscuits. There is a toy corner for tots & carers, with games and puzzles for children & adults.
    Opening hours: Wednesdays 10:30-12:30pm
    Suggested donation of £2 or whatever can be afforded.
    Stniniansdunfermline@hotmail.com
    01383 623 187
  • Dunfermline Foodbank

    Liberty Centre, Pitreavie Business Park, Dunfermline, KY11 8QS
    Food Bank
    Referral needed for food parcels. Your local food banks work with referral agencies to issue food vouchers to those in need of emergency food in times of crisis. We provide a minimum of three days' nutritionally balanced, tinned and dried food donated by the local community.
    Opening hours: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 4-6pm
    FREE
    dunfermline.foodbank.org.uk
    info@dunfermline.foodbank.org.uk
  • Dunfermline St Columba's Church

    Robertson Road, Dunfermline, KY12 0BF
    Community Cafe
    Lunch, tea/coffee and home baking.
    Opening hours: Fridays 11.00am-2.00pm
    Free, donations welcome
    www.dstcc.org
     info@dstcc.org
    01383 841 660
  • East End Eats

    KDM Group East End Park, Halbeath Road, Dunfermline KY12 7RB
    Community Cafe
    East End Eats is open to everyone! Whether you're looking for company, community connection, or simply a warm meal and a chat, you'll be made to feel welcome. We're proud to be delivering this initiative in association with LUCA'S Kitchen.
    Referral required: No.
    Opening hours: Every Tuesday 1.00pm to 3.00pm
    Free, donations welcome
    enquiries@parsfoundation.co.uk
  • Food for your Future Pantry

    Touch Community Centre, 30 Mercer Pl, Dunfermline, KY11 4UG
    Community Fridge/Larder/Pantry
    Minimum 10 fresh, frozen and ambient food items for £3, along with other non-food items and refill station.
    Opening hours: Thursdays 12-1:30pm, 5-6:00pm
    £3 donation
    www.facebook.com/foodforyourfuture/
    foodforyourfutureenquiries@gmail.com
    07730 809 375
  • Liberty Church - Connect

    Liberty Centre, Pitreavie Way, Pitreavie Business Park, Dunfermline, KY11 8QS
    Community Café
    A friendship group for anyone of retirement age with optional activites available. Tea, coffee and home baking.
    Opening hours: Thursdays 2.00pm to 4.00pm.
    FREE
    www.libertychurch.co.uk
    office@libertychurch.co.uk
    01383 733 970
  • Liberty Church - Gathering With God

    Liberty Centre, Pitreavie Way, Pitreavie Business Park, Dunfermline, KY11 8QS
    Community Café
    An alternative style worship service aimed at all ages and suitable for different learning styles. This starts with a simple meal. Everyone welcome.
    Opening hours: Wednesdays 6.00pm to 7.15pm
    FREE
    www.libertychurch.co.uk
    office@libertychurch.co.uk
    01383 733 970
  • Link Church

    Link Church, 39 Priory Lane, Dunfermline, KY12 7DU
    Community Café
    With free hot food and drinks and an opportunity to meet people and receive a friendly hello. Warm coats and emergency support with food available.
    Opening hours: Mondays from 11.30am to 2.00pm
    Free
    www.linkchurch.org.uk
    01383 739 169
  • Lunch @ Liberty

    Liberty Centre, Pitreavie Way, Pitreavie Business Park, Dunfermline, KY11 8QS
    Community Café
    Warm welcome and simple meal provided free for all ages.
    Opening hours: Thursdays, 12.30-1:30pm
    Free, donations welcome
    www.libertychurch.co.uk www.facebook.com/libertychurchfife
    office@libertychurch.co.uk
    1384 733 970
  • Oasis Drop In, Viewfield Baptist Church

    Viewfield Centre,2 Viewfield Terrace, Dunfermline, KY12 7HZ
    Community Café
    Oasis is a friendly space, offering a place to sit and enjoy soup/sandwiches, tea/coffee and biscuits
    Opening hours: Tuesdays from 12 noon to 2.00pm
    Free, donations welcome
    www.viewfield.org.uk
    dropin@viewfield.org.uk
    01383 620 465
  • Open House Cafe

    Gillespie Memorial Church, 14 Chapel Street, Dunfermline KY12 7AW
    Community Café
    Offering a range of food, home baking and refreshments, practical, emotional and spiritual support, signposting and crisis assistance.
    Opening hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays 10-1pm
    Low Cost
    www.gillespiechurch.org
    01383 621253
  • Revive Wellbeing Hub @ The Vine

    131 Garvock Hill, Dunfermline, KY11 7HZ
    Community Café
    Low cost café with toddlers play area, activities, crafts and more.
    Opening hours: Mondays to Thursdays 9:30-2:30pm
    Low Cost
    tim@vineconference.co.uk
    01383 631 005
  • St Leonard's Community Cafe

    St Leonards Church, 2 Brucefield Avenue, Dunfermline, KY11 4SX
    Community Cafe
    Hot drinks, toasties and soup. All Welcome
    Referral required: No.
    Opening hours: Wednesdays, 10-1pm
    Free, donations welcome
    https://www.stleonardsparishchurch.info/blank-2
    office@slpc.org.uk
    01383 602106
  • Take Time Tuesday

    Hope House Church, 20 Gordon Terrace, Dunfermline KY11 3BH
    Community Café
    Join us for a friendly chat, light lunch and craft or wellness activities every week. Everyone welcome.
    Opening hours: Tuesdays 11.00am to 1.30pm
    Free, donations welcome
    07944 887 653
  • Zac's Cafe, Viewfield Baptist Church

    Viewfield Centre, Dunfermline, KY12 7HZ
    Community Café
    Low-cost food and cuppa, with a great softplay area for only £2 for 45 minutes.
    Opening hours: Wednesdays, Thursdays: 10am-4pm, Fridays: 10-2pm
    Low cost
    www.viewfield.org.uk
    office@viewfield.org.uk
    01383 620 465

Local activities

Community Use Venues will be open for the community to access tea and coffee and a wide variety of board games whilst community activity takes place in the following venues:

  • Dell Farquharson Community Centre
  • Townhill Community Centre
  • Baldridgeburn Community Centre

Community Use Venues have 350 activity passes for individuals & families to use at a variety of sites across Dunfermline. These activity passes include racquet sports (badminton, short tennis, table tennis & squash) or snooker. These will be issued out via our partner networks and pantries:

  • Dunfermline High
  • Queen Anne High
  • Woodmill High
  • Baldridgeburn Community Centre
  • Dell Farquharson Community Centre
  • Townhill Community Centre



Community Job Clubs and Welfare support

Local welfare staff are available to offer support on a number of different topics such as:

Community Job Clubs

  • A space where people can get access to a PC to undertake job searches
  • Support to develop and create CVS or supporting statements
  • Support to apply for jobs
  • Information on vocational and non-vocational training opportunities in their local area
  • Information on how to connect with volunteering opportunities

Community Job Clubs timetable

Welfare support

  • Benefit Checking – to ensure you’re receiving everything you’re entitle to
  • Support with completing benefit applications
  • Help with crisis support such as crisis grants, other financial support and access to food
  • Information on other support services and help accessing them

Welfare support timetable

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