To help with the rising cost of living there's a range of support in the local area.
- Foodbanks and community cafés
- Warm welcome locations
- Local activities
- Community Job Clubs and Welfare support sessions
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.
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.
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Baldridgeburn Pantry
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 £2. Bring your own bag and refill tubs. Also, regular pop ups from a range of advice/support services, and access to further help.
Opening hours: Tuesdays, 12:30-2:30pm
£2 or whatever can be afforded
cld.dunfermline@fife.gov.uk
01383 724751
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Bonnie Brew
St Margaret's Memorial Church, East Port, Dunfermline KY12 7JB
Low Cost Hot Meals
Warm space with a light lunch, toasties, sandwiches, and hot drinks
Opening hours: Mondays 11-2pm
Free
stmargaretsdunfermline.co.uk
01383 625 611
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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
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Cosy Café, St Ninian's Church
1 Allan Crescent, Dunfermline, KY11 4HE
Low Cost Hot Meals
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. Closed in July
Opening hours: Wednesdays 10:30-12:30pm
Donation based
www.stniniansdunfermline.org
01383 623 187
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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
www.trusselltrust.org/get-help/find-a-foodbank/dunfermline/
info@dunfermline.foodbank.org.uk
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Dunfermline St Columba's Church
Robertson Road, Dunfermline, KY12 0BF
Low Cost Hot Meals
Lunch, tea/coffee and home baking. Last cafe on the 27th June, open again 22nd August
Opening hours: Fridays 10-12pm
Donation based
standrewserskine.org.uk/
info@standrewserskine.org.uk
01383 841 660
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Food for your Future
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, 5-6:30pm
£3 donation
www.facebook.com/foodforyourfuture/
foodforyourfutureenquiries@gmail.com
07730 809 375
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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. Closed in July
Opening hours: Thursdays 2-4pm
FREE
www.libertychurch.co.uk
office@libertychurch.co.uk
01383 733 970
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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. Closed in July
Opening hours: Wednesdays 6.00pm to 7.15pm
FREE
www.libertychurch.co.uk
office@libertychurch.co.uk
01383 733 970
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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 11:30-2pm
Free
www.linkchurch.org.uk
01383 739 169
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Oasis Drop In, Viewfield Baptist Church
Viewfield Centre, 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, 12-2pm
Free, donations welcome
www.viewfield.org.uk
dropin@viewfield.org.uk
01383 620 465
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Open House Cafe
Gillespie Memorial Church, Chapel Street, Dunfermline
Community Café
Offering a range of food, home baking and refreshments, practical, emotional and spiritual support, signposting and crisis assistance. Free soup and low cost items available.
Opening hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays 10-1pm
Low Cost
gillespiechurch.org
01383 621253
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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
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Salvation Army Lunch Club
Main Road, Wellwood, Dunfermline KY12 0RS
Community Café
Community larder, drop in and chat, with lunch
Opening hours: Mondays, 10am Larder, 11am dropin, 12pm Lunch
Suggested donation £2.50 for pantry, £3.50 for 2-course lunch, or whatever can be afforded
Dunfermline@salvationarmy.org.uk
01383 723161
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Soup@12
Abbey Church Halls, 6 Abbey Park Place, Dunfermline KY12 7PT
Low Cost Hot Meals
A bowl of home made soup with a roll and a hot drink. Closed in July
Opening hours: First Thursday of every month from 12.00pm to 1.30pm
£3 or donation
www.dunfermlineabbey.co.uk
01383 739 026
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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 11-1pm
Free
07944 887 653
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Townhill Together
Townhill Community Centre, 122 Main Street, Townhill, KY12 0EN
Community Café
Enjoy a cuppa, toast and scones, have a blether and a laugh. Make new friends, meet old friends. All welcome!
Opening hours: Mondays fortnightly, 10-12pm
Free
01383 602 341
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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 1 hour.
Opening hours: Wednesdays, Thursdays: 10am-4pm, Fridays: 10-2pm
Low cost
www.viewfield.org.uk
dropin@viewfield.org.uk
01383 620 465
Cafe Inc
Cafe Inc is a free lunch club for children, and young people. It provides tasty, healthy meals for our young people, while our schools are closed during the holidays. No need to book, just turn up. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult, who can also have a meal.
Warm Welcome/ Community Assistance
Warm Welcome venues will be established in various venues and settings across the area which are designed to offer safe, warm places for people in our communities to spend time, participate in activities and access support.
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Dunfermline Northern Bowling Club
23 Dewar Street, Dunfermline
Organisation: Winter Hub (Nights)
Available from: 13/12/2024
Opening hours • Friday: Every 2nd Friday, 7pm
What's on offer: Games nights every second Friday from the 13th Dec
Additional info: Closed from 23rd Dec to 6th Jan
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Dunfermline Northern Bowling Club
23 Dewar Street, Dunfermline
Organisation: Winter Hub (Daytime)
Available from: 12/12/2024
Opening hours • Thursday: 1pm to 3.30pm
What's on offer: Indoor bowling taster sessions, games, and book swap from the "Northern Library"!
Additional info: Closed from 23rd Dec to 6th Jan
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Embracing Life CIC
131 Garvock Hill, Dunfermline
Organisation: Warm & Well
Available from: 30/10/24
Opening hours • Wednesday: 5pm-7.30pm
What's on offer: Community Meal
Additional info: Closed from 23rd Dec to 6th Jan
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Fairway Fife
Izatt Avenue, Dunfermline
Organisation: Carer Support Sessions Fairway Fife
Available from: 11/11/2024
Opening hours • Thursday: 4pm-7pm
What's on offer: Carer support sessions for carers of vulnerable adults
Additional info: Closed from 23rd Dec to 6th Jan
admin@fairwayfife.com or
01383 550451
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Hope House Church
30 Gordon Terrace, Dunfermline
Organisation: Take Time Tuesday
Available from: 10/01/2024
Opening hours • Tuesday: 11am-1pm
What's on offer: Wellbeing/Craft activities and light lunch
Additional info: Open 24th & 31st Dec
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Liberty Centre
Pitreavie Way, Dunfermline
Organisation: Lunch @ Liberty
Available from: 11/07/2024
Opening hours • Thursday: 12pm-1pm
What's on offer: Community Cafe
Additional info: Closed from 23rd Dec to 6th Jan
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Link Church
39 Priory Lane, Dunfermline
Organisation: Link Church Community Cafe
Available from: 11/01/2024
Opening hours • Monday: 11:30am-2pm
What's on offer: Community Cafe
Additional info: Closed 23rd Dec, open Mon 30th 1130-1330
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St Leonards Church
2 Brucefield Avenue, Dunfermline
Organisation: St Leonard's Community Cafe
Available from: 10/01/2024
Opening hours • Wednesday: 10am-1pm
What's on offer: Community Cafe
Additional info: Closed from 23rd Dec to 6th Jan
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St Margaret's Memorial Church
East Port, Dunfermline
Organisation: Bonnie Brew
Available from: 14/11/24
Opening hours • Monday: 12pm-3pm
What's on offer: Community Cafe
Additional info: Closed from 23rd Dec to 6th Jan
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St Margaret's Memorial Church
East Port, Dunfermline
Organisation: Bonnie Brew
Available from: 14/11/24
Opening hours • Thursday: 4pm-6:30pm
What's on offer: Community Meal
Additional info: Closed from 23rd Dec to 6th Jan
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Touch Trust, St Margaret's Parish Church
Abel Place, Dunfermline,
Organisation: Your Space
Available from: 11/01/2024
Opening hours • Tuesday: 12pm-2pm
What's on offer: Community Lunch and all day takeaway
Additional info: Closed from 23rd Dec to 6th Jan
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Touch Trust, St Margaret's Parish Church
Abel Place, Dunfermline,
Organisation: Your Space
Available from: 11/01/2024
Opening hours • Monday: 7pm-9pm
What's on offer: Hot drinks and activities for older people
Additional info: Closed from 23rd Dec to 6th Jan
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Touch Trust, St Margaret's Parish Church
Abel Place, Dunfermline,
Organisation: Your Space
Available from: 11/01/2024
Opening hours • Wednesday: 5pm-7pm
What's on offer: Snacks, hot drinks and activities for families
Additional info: Closed from 23rd Dec to 6th Jan
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
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
Use the map below to find locations and organisations near you.
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