Glenrothes Area

Cost of living support

Glenrothes Area

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.

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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.

  • 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

  • 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
    Please note: Phone top ups, small welfare payments
    Donation if it can be afforded
    www.facebook.com/collydeancommunitycentre

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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
    Please note: Phone top ups and GAs and Electricity tops ups can be given to people in need. Times may vary ever so slightly over the holidays due to childcare, volunteers etc.
    Free
    www.facebook.com/lesliecommunitypantry/
    gayle@lesliecommunitypantry.co.uk
    07730 789255

  • 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.

  • Cadham Neighbourhood Centre

     13 Cadham Shopping Centre, Glenrothes KY7 6RU
    Hot snacks and cold packed lunches
    Availability:
     Monday 9 October to Friday 13 October
     Monday 16 October to Friday 20 October
     12pm - 2pm

  • Collydean Community Centre

     Torphins Avenue, Glenrothes KY7 6UL
    Hot meals and cold packed lunches
    Availability:
     Monday 9 October to Friday 13 October
     Monday 16 October to Friday 20 October
     12.30pm-2.30pm

  • Exit Community Centre

     8 Culzean Place, Glenrothes KY7 4RX
    Cold packed lunches
    Availability:
     Monday 9 October to Friday 13 October
     Monday 16 October to Friday 20 October
     12.00pm - 2pm

  • Glenrothes Community Sports and Health Hub

     Pitcoudie Avenue, Glenrothes KY7 6RB
    Cold packed lunches
    Availability:
     Monday 9 October to Friday 13 October
     Monday 16 October to Friday 20 October
     12.30am - 2.30pm

  • Glenrothes Strollers

     Over Stenton Park, Glenrothes KY6 2AD
    Cold packed lunches
    Availability:
     Monday 9 October and Wednesday 11 October
     Monday 16 October to Wednesday 18 October
     1pm - 2pm

  • Homestart activities - Macedonia

     47-48 Greenlaw Crescent, Glenrothes KY6 1JQ
    Cold packed lunches
    Availability:
     Monday 9 October and Tuesday 10 October
     Monday 16 October and Tuesday 17 October
     12pm - 1.15pm

  • Kinglassie Bowling Club, Kinglassie Institute

     79 Main Street, Kinglassie, Lochgelly KY5 0XA
    Cold packed lunches
    Availability:
     Monday 9 October to Friday 13 October
     Monday 16 October to Friday 20 October
     12pm - 1pm

  • Ladybird Nurture Centre

     Stuart Road, Glenrothes KY7 4HT
    Cold packed lunches
    Availability:
     Monday 9 October to Friday 13 October
     Monday 16 October to Friday 20 October
     12pm - 1pm

  • Leslie Community Pantry

     Quarry Park Sports Pavilion, Back Braes, Leslie KY6 3EZ
    Hot meals
    Availability:
     Monday 9 October and Tuesday 10 October
     Monday 16 October and Tuesday 17 October
     12pm - 2pm

  • Lomond Centre

     Woodside Way, Glenrothes KY7 5RA
    Hot meals and packed lunches
    Availability:
     Monday 9 October to Friday 13 October
     Monday 16 October to Friday 20 October
     12.00pm-2pm

  • Markinch Parish Church

     Kirk Brae, Markinch KY7 6D
    Cold packed lunches
    Availability:
     Monday 9 October to Friday 13 October
     Monday 16 October to Friday 20 October
     12.00pm - 12.30pm

  • Salvation Army

     Caskieberran Road, Glenrothes KY6 2NR
    Cold packed lunches
    Availability:
     Monday 9 October, Tuesday 10 October and Wednesday 11 October
     Monday 16 October, Tuesday 17 October and Wednesday 18 October
     12.15 - 1.15pm

  • St Ninians Church

     Tanshall Road, Glenrothes KY6 2LP
    Cold packed lunches
    Availability:
     Monday 9 October to Friday 13 October
     Monday 16 October to Friday 20 October
     1pm - 2pm

  • Thornton Bowling Club

     Station Rd, Thornton KY1 4AY
    Cold packed lunches
    Availability:
     Monday 9 October to Friday 13 October
     Monday 16 October to Friday 20 October
     12pm - 1pm

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.

  • Brighter Futures Health Hub - "Winter Warmth"

     37 Peploe Drive, Glenrothes, KY7 6FP
    Opening hours • Monday: 12-3pm • Wednesday: 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

  • Cadam Neighbourhood Centre

     16 Cadam Terrace, Glenrothes, KY7 6RU
    Opening hours • Tuesday: Elderly (4pm-6pm) • Wednesday: Families (4pm-6pm)
    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

  • 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.
    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

  • 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
    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

  • Leslie Library

     289 High Street, Leslie, KY6 3AX
    Opening hours • Monday: 10am-3pm • Wednesday: 2pm-5pm • Thursday: 2pm-7pm • Saturday: 10am-1pm
    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

  • Lomond Centre

     Woodside Way, Glenrothes, KY7 5RA
    Opening hours • Monday: 11am-2pm • Wednesday: 11am-2pm • Friday: 11am-2pm
    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

  • Markinch Church Hall

     Kirk Brae, Markinch, KY7 6DS
    Opening hours • Tuesday: 11am-2pm
    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

  • 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/

  • Milton of Balgonie Village Hall

     Dickson Lane, Milton of Balgonie, KY76QG
    Opening hours • Thursday: 10.30am until 12 • Friday: 10.30am until 12
    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

  • 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
    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

  • St Columba's Parish Church

     Rothes Road, Glenrothes, Fife, KY6 1BN
    Opening hours • Wednesday: 11:30 - 14:00
    What's on offer: Free tea/coffee;Free/low cost food;Free activities;Welfare support advice;
    https://www.st-columbas.com/
    01592 752539

  • St Margaret's Parish Church

     228 Woodside Road, Glenrothes, Fife, KY7 5HD
    Opening hours • Friday: 11:00 - 14:00
    What's on offer: Free tea/coffee;Free/low cost food;Free activities;Welfare support advice;
    https://www.stmargaretschurch.org.uk/
    01592 328162

  • St Ninians Parish Church

     Tanshall Road East, Glenrothes, KY6 2LP
    Opening hours • Monday: 1pm to 3pm
    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

  • 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
    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.

LocationDayTimeContact number
Auchmuty Learning CentreMonday12pm to 3pm01592 583474
Lomond CentreTuesday1pm to 3pm01592 583474
Auchmuty Learning CentreWednesday6pm to 7:30pm01592 583474
Auchmuty Learning CentreFriday12pm to 4pm

01592 583474

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