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 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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Colly Café
Collydean Community Centre, 89th North Glen Scout Group, Collydean Community Centre, Torphins Ave, Glenrothes, KY7 6UL
School Holiday Food
Lunches in School holidays
Opening hours: Monday to Friday
free
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Collydean Community Centre, 89th North Glen Scout Group
Collydean Community Centre, Torphins Ave, Glenrothes, KY7 6UL
Food Parcels
Emergency food parcels, referrals to the Glenrothes Food bank, phone top ups and small welfare payments to people with the North Glenrothes area. Family breakfast club Wednesdays and Fridays 8.00am to 8.45am with a view to running this every week day if we have enough interest. There is no cost and the whole family are invited. Only children Primary 5 and up can attend alone.
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9.00am to 3.00pm Saturdays 10.00am to 12.00pm
Donation if it can be afforded
www.facebook.com/collydeancommunitycentre
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Glenrothes Community Sports & Health Hub
Glenrothes Cricket Club, Pitcoudie Ave, Glenrothes, KY7 6RB
Low Cost Hot Meals
Community Meal
Opening hours: Wednesdays 12.00pm to 2.00pm
Free or Donation
www.facebook.com/GlenrothesCommunitySportsHealthHub
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Glenrothes Food Bank
Caledonia House, Pentland Park, Saltire Centre, Glenrothes, KY6 2AQ
Food Bank
Glenrothes foodbank provide 3 day and 7 day food parcels, fuel vouchers, clothes homeware items and café. We work on a referral service
Opening hours: Mondays and Fridays 12.00pm to 3.00pm Tuesdays 11.00am to 1.00pm Wednesdays 1.00pm to 5.00pm
Free
glenrothes.foodbank.org.uk/
info@glenrothes.Foodbank.org.uk
01592 631 088
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Glenrothes Foodbank at Auchmuty
107 Alexander Road, Glenrothes, KY7 4DZ
Food Bank
Auchmuty Foodbank offer 7 days of food on a referral basis
Opening hours: Saturdays 10.00am to 12.00pm
Free
glenrothes.foodbank.org.uk/
info@glenrothes.Foodbank.org.uk
01592 631 088
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Leslie Bapist Church
48 North St, Leslie, Glenrothes, KY6 3DJ
School Holiday Food
Leslie Baptist Church are providing lunch bags each Monday of the school holidays with food items for families to make their own lunches. These will be delivered between 11.00am and 12.00pm on Monday mornings. We have emergency food bags from Glenrothes Foodbank which are available on Sundays between 10.00am and 1.00pm. We will also signpost families to other support agencies where appropriate.
Opening hours: Mondays during school holidays
Free
www.facebook.com/lesliebaptistchurch
community@lesliebaptistchurch.org.uk
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Peace N Jam
St. Luke's Scottish Episcopal Church, Glenrothes, KY7 4BL
Community Fridge/Larder/Pantry
Opening hours: Tuesdays 12.00pm to 2.30pm Thursdays 10.00am to 1.30pm
Free
www.facebook.com/peacenjamproject
enquiries@peacenjam.org.uk
01592 754 206
Cafe Inc
Cafe Inc is a free lunch club for children, young people and families in Fife. No need to book, no criteria, free for all. Venues across Fife. Just pop in and grab a bag of tasty food to go.
Cafe Inc is not available over the Christmas break but you can still find details of our Warm Welcome venues and various local food providers online. Opening times may change over the festive period so please check with the venue beforehand.
Warm Welcome venues/ 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.
Community Job Clubs
Community job clubs provide a space where people can get access to a PC to undertake job searches, create and develop CVs and apply for jobs. Our staff will be able to offer advice on most aspects of searching and applying for work.
| Location | Day | Time | Comments | Contact number |
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| Auchmuty Learning Centre | Monday | 12pm to 3pm | Drop-In Session | 01592 583474 |
| Lomond Centre | Tuesday | 1pm to 3pm | Drop-In Session | 01592 583474 |
| Auchmuty Learning Centre | Wednesday | 6pm to 8pm | Drop-In Session | 01592 583474 |
| Auchmuty Learning Centre | Friday | 1pm to 4pm | Drop-In Session | 01592 583474 |
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