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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Carea Community Hub
50th Woodside scout hall, Balbirnie Road,
Low Cost Hot Meals
Hot Meals every Saturday 12-2pm, School holidays Monday Tuesday 12-2pm. Pantry items available.
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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/breakfast club
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 8am - 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: 9am – 3pm, Monday – Friday, Saturday 10-12pm
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
Surplus Food
Pop Up Community Larder
Opening hours: 2pm-4pm on Wednesdays and 5pm-6pm on Fridays
Free
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: Monday, and Friday 12pm-3pm Tuesday 11am-1pm & Wednesday 1pm -5pm
Free
glenrothes.foodbank.org.uk/
info@glenrothes.Foodbank.org.uk
01592 631088
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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: Saturday 10am - 12pm
Free
glenrothes.foodbank.org.uk/
info@glenrothes.Foodbank.org.uk
01592 631088
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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 11am and 12noon on Monday mornings. We have emergency food bags from Glenrothes Foodbank which are available on Sundays between 10am and 11am. 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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Leslie Community Pantry
Quarry Park Pavilion, Back Braes, Leslie, KY6 3EZ
Community Fridge/Larder/Pantry
Food resilience to families in need. There is no referral required to attend the pantry - anyone within theLeslie and surrounding area is able to utilise the service but it is asked that it is not used more than once a week.
Opening hours: Monday - Thursday 10am until 3pm, Friday 10-1pm
Free
www.facebook.com/lesliecommunitypantry/
gayle@lesliecommunitypantry.co.uk
07730 789255
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Peace N Jam
St. Luke's Scottish Episcopal Church, Glenrothes, KY7 4BL
Community Fridge/Larder/Pantry
Opening hours: 12-2.30pm on Tuesdays and 10-1.30pm on Thursdays
Free
www.facebook.com/peacenjamproject
enquiries@peacenjam.org.uk
01592 754206
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.
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Banner's House Hotel
1 High Street, Markinch KY7 6DQ
Cold packed lunches
Availablity:
Monday 3 April to Friday 7 April
Monday 10 April to Friday 14 April
11.45am-1pm
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Brighter Futures Health Hub
37 Peploe Drive, Glenrothes KY7 6FP
Cold packed lunches
Availablity:
Friday 7 April
Friday 14 April
11.45am-1pm
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Cadham Neighbourhood Centre
16 Cadham Terrace, Glenrothes KY7 6RU
Cold packed lunches
Availablity:
Monday 3 April to Friday 7 April
Monday 10 April to Friday 14 April
11.45am-1pm
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Collydean Community Centre
Woodside Way, Glenrothes KY7 5RA
Hot meals and cold packed lunches
Availablity:
Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays - hot meals, Tuesdays and Fridays - cold packed lunches
Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays - hot meals, Tuesdays and Fridays - cold packed lunches
11.45am-1pm
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Exit Community Centre
8 Culzean Pl, Glenrothes KY7 4RX
Cold packed lunches
Availablity:
Monday 3 April to Friday 7 April
Monday 10 April to Friday 14 April
11.45am-1pm
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Glenrothes Community Sports and Health Hub
Pitcoudie Ave, Glenrothes KY7 6RB
Cold packed lunches
Availablity:
Monday 3 April to Friday 7 April
Monday 10 April to Friday 14 April
11.45am-1pm
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Homestart activities - Macedonia
47-48 Greenlaw Cres, Glenrothes KY6 1JQ
Cold packed lunches
Availablity:
Monday 3 April to Tuesday 4 April
Tuesday 11 April
12pm - 1pm
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Kinglassie Bowling Club, Kinglassie Institute
79 Main St, Kinglassie, Lochgelly KY5 0XA
Cold packed lunches
Availablity:
Monday 3 April to Friday 7 April
Monday 10 April to Friday 14 April
12pm - 1pm
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Leslie Community Pantry
Quarry Park Sports Pavilion, Back Braes,Leslie KY6 3EZ
Cold packed lunches
Availablity:
Tuesday 4 April and Thusday 6 April
Tuesday 11 April and Thusday 13 April
11:45am - 1pm
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Lomond Centre
Woodside Way, Glenrothes KY7 5RA
Hot meals and cold packed lunches
Availablity:
Monday 3 April to Thursday 6 April - Hot meals, Friday 7 April - cold packed lunches
Monday 10 April to Thursday 13 April - Hot meals, Friday 14 April - cold packed lunches
11.45am-1pm
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Salvation Army
Caskieberran Rd, Glenrothes KY6 2NR
Cold packed lunches
Availablity:
Monday 3 April to Wednesday 5 April
Monday 10 April to Wednesday 12 April
11.45 - 1pm
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St Ninians Church
Tanshall Road, Glenrothes KY6 2LP
Cold packed lunches
Availablity:
Monday 3 April to Friday 7 April
Monday 10 April to Friday 14 April
1pm - 2pm
Warm Spaces/ Community Assistance
Warm spaces 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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Brighter Futures Health Hub - "Winter Warmth"
37 Peploe Drive, Glenrothes, KY7 6FP
Opening hours • Monday: 12-3pm • Wednesday: 3.15-5.15pm
Christmas and New Year availability: 28th December 3.15-5.15pm
What's on offer: Free tea/coffee;Free activities;Welfare support advice;Free/low cost food;
If need arises then times on the 28th December can be extended
Booking required • By phone, text or email
Facebook
rose@brighterfutureshealthhub.co.uk
07926 503923
This venue has received Warm Spaces funding
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Cadam Neighbourhood Centre
16 Cadam Terrace, Glenrothes, KY7 6RU
Opening hours • Tuesday: Elderly (4pm-6pm) • Wednesday: Families (4pm-6pm)
Christmas and New Year availability: Closed
What's on offer: Free tea/coffee;Free/low cost food;Free activities;Welfare support advice;
Booking required • There is a booking system in place. Please call the centre on 01592 620141 between 9am and 2pm (Monday - Friday). Booking to be made at least 1 day before.
01592 620141
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Exit Community Centre
Glamis Centre Pitteuchar KY74RH
Opening hours • Monday: • 9.30 - 1.45 Cafe Full Menu • 1.45 - 3pm Hot & Cold drinks • 10.30 - 11.30 Zumba with Ave. £3:00 per class • 3pm-5pm Hot & Cold drinks • Tuesday: • 9.30 - 1.45 Cafe Full Menu • 1.45 - 3pm Hot & Cold drinks • 10.00 - 11.00am: Elderobics 40+ • 12.30 - 1:30pm: Senior Citizen Lunch Club, Exit 75 • 3pm-5pm Hot & Cold drinks • Wednesday: • 9.30 - 1.45pm Cafe Full Menu • 1.45 - 3.00pm Hot & Cold drinks • 1.00 - 2.30pm: Parent & Toddlers • 3pm-5pm Hot & Cold drinks • Thursday: • 9.30 - 1.45pm Cafe Full Menu • 1.45 - 3.00pm Hot & Cold drinks, Confectionary • 10.30 - 11.30am: Elderobics • 3pm-5pm Hot & Cold drinks • Friday: • 9.30 - 1.45pm Cafe Full Menu • 1.45 - 3.00pm Hot & Cold drinks, Confectionary • 10.00 - 11.30am Toddlers • 3pm-5pm Hot & Cold drinks7:30 - 8:30pm Zumba with Ave. 12 years+ £3 per class 7.30 - 10.30pm Community Cafe 12 years - Adult • Saturday: • 9.00 - 1.00pm Cafe Full Menu • 9.00 - 9.30am Baton twirlers 2+1/2 years -5 years • 9.30 - 10.30pm Baton twirlers 6 - 10 years • 10.30 -12 noon Baton twirlers 11 years+ • Sunday: • 7.30 - 10.00pm: Exit Young Peoples Club (Senior Youth Club)
The Centre is available for Private Hire. Please contact the Centre on 01592 772583 for further information. The centre will be open during the January - March period between 3-5 PM for board games and other activities.
Christmas and New Year availability: Closed
What's on offer: Welfare support advice;Free activities;Free/low cost food;Free tea/coffee;
Normal Exit community events will be available in the mornings with additional opening times during each afternoon. Various games will be available throughout the day.
https://www.facebook.com/Exit-Community-Centre-1311551735555529/
exitcommunity@hotmail.co.uk
01592 772583
This venue has received Warm Spaces funding
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Glenrothes Salvation Army
Caskieberran Road, Glenrothes, Fife, KY6 2NR
Opening hours • Monday: 10.30am - 2.00pm • Tuesday: N/A • Wednesday: N/A • Thursday: N/A • Friday: 10.30am - 2.00pm • Saturday: N/A • Sunday: N/A
Christmas and New Year availability: To be confirmed
What's on offer: Free tea/coffee;Free activities;
We provide a space where people can come for a warm welcome, warm drinks and lunch - all free of charge. We provide jigsaw puzzles, games and books and a quiet space and free Wi-Fi is available for use.
https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/glenrothes
glenrothes@salvationarmy.org.uk
01529 757 909
This venue has received Warm Spaces funding
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Leslie Library
289 High Street, Leslie, KY6 3AX
Opening hours • Monday: 10am-3pm • Wednesday: 2pm-5pm • Thursday: 2pm-7pm • Saturday: 10am-1pm
Christmas and New Year availability: Closed from Thursday 22/12 to 03/01/23 then normal opening hours resume
What's on offer: Free tea/coffee;Free activities;
You’re welcome to read, surf, and have a blether as well as enjoy board games, or just relax and enjoy a free cuppa.
https://www.onfife.com/libraries-archives/warm-spaces/
01592 583601
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Lomond Centre
Woodside Way, Glenrothes, KY7 5RA
Opening hours • Monday: 11am-2pm • Wednesday: 11am-2pm • Friday: 11am-2pm
Christmas and New Year availability: Closed
What's on offer: Free tea/coffee;Free activities;Welfare support advice;Free/low cost food;
Transport can be provided for those who need it
adtra107@hotmail.com
01592 562999
This venue has received Warm Spaces funding
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Markinch Church Hall
Kirk Brae, Markinch, KY7 6DS
Opening hours • Tuesday: 11am-2pm
Christmas and New Year availability: Closed
What's on offer: Free tea/coffee;Free/low cost food;Free activities;
We have a warm space with free tea, coffee, light refreshments, and soup. We have a stock of warm coats and a small stock of groceries available free for those who might need them. We have knitting circle, newspapers, and games available.
http://www.markinchchurch.org.uk
cfegan@churchofscotland.org.uk
07912 546992
This venue has received Warm Spaces funding
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Michael Woods Sports & Leisure Centre
Viewfield, Glenrothes, KY6 2RD
Opening hours • Wednesday: 12.00pm - 2.00pm
What's on offer: Free tea/coffee;Free/low cost food;Free activities;
We know many people are struggling with rising energy bills this winter, and that’s why we are holding these free sessions to give you extra support during the cold months. Enjoy a hot drink and biscuit, and meet other participants while enjoying optional, informal, social activities like table tennis, indoor curling, board games and short exercise activities.
https://fifeleisure.org.uk/locations/michael-woods/
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Milton of Balgonie Village Hall
Dickson Lane, Milton of Balgonie, KY76QG
Opening hours • Thursday: 10.30am until 12 • Friday: 10.30am until 12
Christmas and New Year availability: Closed
What's on offer: Free tea/coffee;Free/low cost food;Free activities;
Play equipment for kids under 5 years old and a relaxed environment for adults to enjoy a cuppa and chat :)
Booking required • Phone/text 07903 664235 to book.
Facebook page - Tiddlers and Toddlers Milton
nikkibroon@aol.com
07903 664235
This venue has received Warm Spaces funding
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Seescape Visual Impairment Hub
Unit H, Newark Road North, Glenrothes, KY7 4NT
Opening hours • Monday: None • Tuesday: None • Wednesday: None • Thursday: None • Friday: 1pm - 3pm • Saturday: None • Sunday: None
Christmas and New Year availability: Closed
What's on offer: Free tea/coffee;Free/low cost food;Welfare support advice;
We can provide hot drinks and soup/sandwich lunch and a warm space to spend time
https://www.seescape.org.uk/
info@seescape.org.uk
01592 644 979
This venue has received Warm Spaces funding
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St Columba's Parish Church
Rothes Road, Glenrothes, Fife, KY6 1BN
Opening hours • Wednesday: 11:30 - 14:00
Christmas and New Year availability: N/A
What's on offer: Free tea/coffee;Free/low cost food;Free activities;Welfare support advice;
https://www.st-columbas.com/
01592 752539
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St Margaret's Parish Church
228 Woodside Road, Glenrothes, Fife, KY7 5HD
Opening hours • Friday: 11:00 - 14:00
Christmas and New Year availability: N/A
What's on offer: Free tea/coffee;Free/low cost food;Free activities;Welfare support advice;
https://www.stmargaretschurch.org.uk/
01592 328162
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St Ninians Parish Church
Tanshall Road East, Glenrothes, KY6 2LP
Opening hours • Monday: 1pm to 3pm
Christmas and New Year availability: Closed
What's on offer: Free tea/coffee;
Free biscuits and cakes. Free to chat and socialise.
https://www.stninians.co.uk/
01592 610560
This venue has received Warm Spaces funding
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Wayside Hall
Balbirnie Road, Glenrothes, KY7 5ED
Opening hours • Monday: 4.30-6.30 • Saturday: 12-4pm
Christmas and New Year availability: Open as usual
What's on offer: Free tea/coffee;Free/low cost food;Free activities;
Free hot meals and a small selection of pantry items
cbuist1054@yahoo.co.uk
07518 435821
This venue has received Warm Spaces funding
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Woodside Community Hall
KY7 5DF
Opening hours • Monday: 2.00pm until 4.00pm • Tuesday: 2.00pm until 4.00pm • Wednesday: 2.00pm until 4.00pm • Thursday: 2.00pm until 4.00pm
We may look at a Friday opening in the future
Christmas and New Year availability: Closed
What's on offer: Free tea/coffee;Free/low cost food;Free activities;
The free low cost food will be biscuits and cakes and soup
https://www.thefriendshipcabin.com
info@thefriendshipcabin.com
07423 154632
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 | Contact number |
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| Auchmuty Learning Centre | Monday | 12pm to 3pm | 01592 583474 |
| Lomond Centre | Tuesday | 1pm to 3pm | 01592 583474 |
| Auchmuty Learning Centre | Wednesday | 6pm to 7:30pm | 01592 583474 |
| Auchmuty Learning Centre | Friday | 12pm to 4pm | 01592 583474 |
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