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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Greener Kirkcaldy Community Fridge
8 East Fergus Place, Kirkcaldy, KY1 1XT
Community Fridge/Larder/Pantry
A resource for donated and surplus food that keeps good food in circulation. More information here: https://www.greenerkirkcaldy.org.uk/project/community-fridge/ . Anyone can use the community fridge.
Opening hours: Opening hours: Thursday 3pm - 4.30pm and Friday 9.30am - 4.30pm
Free or donation
www.greenerkirkcaldy.org.uk
info@greenerkirkcaldy.org.uk
01592 858458
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Greener Kirkcaldy Community Meals
8 East Fergus Place, Kirkcaldy, KY1 1XT
Low Cost Hot Meals
Our weekly Community Meal provides an opportunity for local people to meet each other, share stories, and eat together. Anyone can come along. Pay what you feel.
Opening hours: Opening hours: Wednesdays 4.30pm & 5.30pm
Free or donation
www.greenerkirkcaldy.org.uk/project/community-meals-at-greener-kirkcaldy/
info@greenerkirkcaldy.org.uk
01592 858458
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Hosting Hope
Linton Lane Community Centre, Linton Lane, Kirkcaldy, KY2 6LF
Low Cost Hot Meals
Low cost hot meals. Free monthly community lunches, normally the last Sunday of the month at 12.30-2.00pm. http://www.hostinghope.uk/
Opening hours: Last Sunday of the month at 12.30-2.00pm
free or donation
01592 643816
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Kirkcaldy Food Bank
Linton Lane Centre, Linton Lane, Kirkcaldy, KY2 6LF
Food Bank
Food Parcel self refferrals and agency referrals
Opening hours: Mon to Fri 10am-12:30pm
Free
www.kirkcaldyfoodbank.org.uk/
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Kirkcaldy Food Bank
Viewforth Hub Viewforth Church Hall, Viewforth Terrace, Kirkcaldy, KY1 3BW
Food Bank
Food Parcel self refferrals and agency referrals
Opening hours: Mon/Thur 10am-3pm, Tuesday 10am- 1pm, Wed 10am-1pm
Free
www.kirkcaldyfoodbank.org.uk/
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Kirkcaldy Food Bank
Link Living Westbridge Mill, Bridge Street, Kirkcaldy, KY1 1TE
Food Bank
Food Parcel AGENCY REFERRALS ONLY
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 9:30am-4pm
Free
www.kirkcaldyfoodbank.org.uk/
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Kirkcaldy Food Bank
Burntisland Salvation Army Hall, 40 Lonsdale Crescent, Burntisland, KY3 0BN
Food Bank
Food Parcel self refferrals and agency referrals
Opening hours: Tue & Fri 12pm-2pm
Free
www.kirkcaldyfoodbank.org.uk/
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Kirkcaldy Food Bank
New Volunteer House, 16 East Fergus Place, Kirkcaldy, KY1 1XT
Food Bank
Food Parcel self refferrals and agency referrals
Opening hours: Mon/Wed/Fri 10am-12.30pm
Free
www.kirkcaldyfoodbank.org.uk/
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Nourish Support Centre
Elizabeth House, Barclay Court, Kirkcaldy, KY1 3WE
Community Fridge/Larder/Pantry
Our food support service is open to families in Fife who have a household member with additional support needs and are struggling financially. This is mainly families who have children with additional support needs, but some adults with additional support needs also use this service. We ask members of this service to pay £4 suggested donation to use the service. Our Main food support service currently only runs once per week on a Thursday, times vary and deliveries can be arranged . On Tuesdays and Wednesdays we recieve surplus food from local bakers
Opening hours: Tues, Wed and Thursdays
£4.00 suggested donation
Www.facebook.com/nourishsupport
info@nourishsupportcentre.com
01592 653639
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S.H.I.E.L.D
Surplus Food
Surplus Food Waste is a community group that works with supermarkets and retailers to provide much needed surplus food waste to those who need it most. We do this by organising surplus popups in public community areas.
Opening hours: Information of pop up locations with dates and times avaialable on Facebook page
Donation
www.facebook.com/groups/shieldsurplus
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The Lang Toun Larder Community Pantry
8 East Fergus Place, Kirkcaldy, KY1 1XT
Community Fridge/Larder/Pantry
The Lang Toun Larder is a project aimed at reducing food waste in the community by offering fresh, frozen and store-cupboard ingredients as well as basic essentials like tea, coffee and pasta.
Opening hours: Opening hours: Thursday 11am – 2pm (Members only)
£2.00 weekly fee
www.greenerkirkcaldy.org.uk
info@greenerkirkcaldy.org.uk
01592 858458
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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Alzheimer Scotland Brain Health and Dementia Resource Centre
Opposite Stance 7 at Kirkcaldy Bus Station, Hill Street, Kirkcaldy, KY1 1AH
Opening hours • Monday: 9am-4:30pm • Tuesday: 9am-4:30pm • Wednesday: 9am-4:30pm • Thursday: 9am-4:30pm • Friday: 9am-3:30pm • Saturday: Closed • Sunday: Closed
What's on offer: Free tea/coffee;Free/low cost food;Welfare support advice;Free activities;
We are offering free hot and cold drinks, hot soups and snacks. We will have newspapers and magazines to read, board games, a small library of books that can be read or borrowed, music to listen to and WiFi that can be accessed for free. Staff are on hand to offer general wellbeing and welfare support advice, information and signposting.
fifeservices@alzscot.org
01592 204541
This venue has received Warm Spaces funding
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Burntisland Library
102 High Street, Burntisland, KY3 9AS
Opening hours • Wednesday: 10am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-5pm • Thursday: 10am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-7pm • Friday: 10am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-5pm • Saturday: 10am-2pm
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 583203
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Dysart St Clair Church Hall
Westport, Dysart, KY1 2TD
Opening hours • Wednesday: 10am - 3pm • Thursday: 12noon - 4pm • Friday: 10am - 3pm
What's on offer: Free/low cost food;Free activities;
Wednesdays is no cost soup and pudding lunches. Thursdays is no cost soup and a roll. Fridays is a not for profit cafe
dysartstclairtreasurer@gmail.com
07852 916259
This venue has received Warm Spaces funding
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East Wemyss Bowling Club
Main Street , East Wemyss, KY14RE
Opening hours • Tuesday: 1 - 3.30 • Thursday: 1 - 3.30
What's on offer: Free tea/coffee;Free activities;Free/low cost food;
Company and friendship.
Booking required • To book: 07496383003. Can only manage 10ppl
East Wemyss Bowling Club on fb
laughingjane@hotmail.co.uk
7496383003
This venue has received Warm Spaces funding
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Fife Breastfeeding Mums Kirkcaldy Cafe
191 St Clair Street, Kirkcaldy, KY1 2BX
Opening hours • Monday: 10 am until 12 noon
Hall set up starts from 9.30am
What's on offer: Free tea/coffee;Free activities;Free/low cost food;
Hot drinks, toast including gluten free and dairy free options and fresh fruit
https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk
lesley.backhousesnp@gmail.com
0300 1000212
This venue has received Warm Spaces funding
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Gallatown Bike Hub
Oswald Road, Kirkcaldy, KY1 3EZ
Opening hours • Monday: 12pm - 2pm • Tuesday: 4pm-8pm • Wednesday: 4pm - 6pm • Friday: 11am - 2pm • Saturday: 11am - 3pm
What's on offer: Free tea/coffee;Free/low cost food;Free activities;
Bikes and scooters available to borrow for free to use on our pumptrack. Coaching available. Free bike repair and tools to use for free.
https://www.gallatownbikehub.uk
gallatownbikehub@gmail.com
07434 699365
This venue has received Warm Spaces funding
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Gallatown Hub Kirkcaldy
Oswald Road, KY13EZ
Opening hours • Thursday: 11am - 2pm
What's on offer: Free tea/coffee;Free activities;Free/low cost food;Welfare support advice;
https://www.facebook.com/GGCGkirkcaldy
gallatowngcg@gmail.com
07341 441107
This venue has received Warm Spaces funding
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KVC Hu
31 The Mercat, Kirkcaldy, Fife, KY1 1NU
Opening hours • Wednesday: 11am -2pm • Friday: 11am - 2pm
We are opening Wednesday and Friday. As we recruit volunteers, we will increase our opening days. Enable Scotland will be using the KVC Hub on a Thursday 11:30am - 1pm as a warm place for their workers and clients. We are also in communication with VoiceAbility (SCO50036) and Fife Migrants Forum with the possibility of them using the KVC Hub
What's on offer: Free tea/coffee;Free/low cost food;Free activities;Welfare support advice;
https://www.instagram.com/kirkcaldyvineyardchurch
jimmcm61@gmail.com
07988 619710
This venue has received Warm Spaces funding
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Kinghorn Community Centre
Rossland Place, Kinghorn, KY3 9TU
Opening hours • Wednesday: 10.30am-12.30pm
Please note we are closed 23 Dec - 9 January 23
What's on offer: Free tea/coffee;Free activities;
We have board games, dominos, cards, lego etc to keep people busy or they people can sit quietly and read their paper or even have a snooze if they feel like it. Staff are on hand if anyone needs them.
Facebook - Kinghorn Community Centre (has the most up to date info)
kinghorncommunity@gmail.com
01592 890149
This venue has received Warm Spaces funding
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Kinghorn Parish Church
2 Rossland Place, Kinghorn, KY3 9SS
Opening hours • Tuesday: 14:00 to 16:00
What's on offer: Free tea/coffee;Free/low cost food;Free activities;Welfare support advice;
2nd venue called Faith, Hope and Charity shop on High Street, Kinghorn, KY3 9UE is open 10:00 till 12:00 14:00 to 16:00 and is offering a warm space and free tea and coffee everyday.
https://kinghornparishchurch.org/
07923 030319
This venue has received Warm Spaces funding
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Kirkcaldy Free Church of Scotland
191 St Clair Street, Kirkcaldy, KY1 2RF
Opening hours • Saturday: Every 2nd Saturday from 10am - 12 noon on the following dates: Sat 17th Dec 2022; Sat 21st Jan 2023; Sat 4th Feb 2023; Sat 18th Feb 2023; Sat 4th March 2023; Sat 18th March 2023;
What's on offer: Free tea/coffee;Free/low cost food;
We are hoping to run a special Burns Night event on Tues 24th Jan from 6- 8 pm
https://kirkcaldy.freechurch.org/
johnwjohnstone@yahoo.co.uk
07757 688712
This venue has received Warm Spaces funding
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Kirkcaldy Leisure Centre
Esplanade, Kirkcaldy, KY1 1HR
Opening hours • Friday: 10.00am - 12.00pm
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/kirkcaldy/
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Kirkcaldy Rugby Club
Beveridge park, Balwearie Rd, Kirkcaldy KY2 5LT
Opening hours • Tuesday: 12-2pm every 2 weeks
What's on offer: Free tea/coffee;
Free lunches as well soup/sandwich
https://www.kirkcaldyrugby.co.uk
Stuart.oliver11@btinternet.com
07908 130728
This venue has received Warm Spaces funding
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Kirkcaldy Salvation Army Community Church
Hayfield Road, Kirkcaldy, KY2 6HN
Opening hours • Tuesday: 11am to 2.30pm • Friday: 9am to 12noon (parent and toddlers only) • Sunday: 10am to 1pm
Sunday is our gathered worship - all are welcome to a warm space and warm welcome. We hope to open on a Thursday in the new year - more info to follow.
What's on offer: Free tea/coffee;Free/low cost food;Free activities;Welfare support advice;
https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/kirkcaldy
Kirkcaldy@salvationarmy.org.uk
01592 265621
This venue has received Warm Spaces funding
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Linktown Boxing Club
264 Links Street, Kirkcaldy, KY1 1SG
Opening hours • Monday: 5pm-7pm • Tuesday: 5pm-7pm • Thursday: 5pm-7pm • Friday: 5pm-7pm • Saturday: 10.30am-4pm
What's on offer: Welfare support advice;Free activities;
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063379410598
LinktownBoxingClub@outlook.com
07928 577769
This venue has received Warm Spaces funding
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Linton Lane Centre
Linton Lane, Kirkcaldy, KY2 6LF
Opening hours • Monday: Possible • Wednesday: soup and roll • Thursday: possible breakfast rolls
We have a new manager starting so at the moment not everything is confirmed. At the moment we do soup for senior citizens and hot rolls we will hand this out to people from the Foodbank when cold and ask in for a chat.
What's on offer: Free/low cost food;Welfare support advice;Free tea/coffee;
Access to the Foodbank, Welfare support advice, voluntary mental health support, chat,food or young family support
https://www.lintonlanecentre.com
mandyhenderson75@hotmail.com
01592 643816
This venue has received Warm Spaces funding
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Mercat Shopping Mall
Mercat Shopping Mall Kirkcaldy, High Street, KY1 1NJ
Opening hours • Monday: Not Opened • Tuesday: Opened • Wednesday: Opene • Thursday: Opened • Friday: Not Opened • Saturday: Not Opened • Sunday: Not Opened
We hope to gradually open up and increase opening days and hours
What's on offer: Free activities;Welfare support advice;Free tea/coffee;
Games, Books etc
info@kirkcaldyrccg.co.uk
07955 527798
This venue has received Warm Spaces funding
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Nourish Community Hub
Nourish Community Hub, 34 The Mercat, Kirkcaldy, Fife, KY1 1NJ
Opening hours • Monday: 11-2 (FROM 16th JANUARY 2023) • Tuesday: 11-2 (FROM 10TH JANUARY 2023) • Wednesday: 11-2 (FROM 10TH JANUARY 2023) • Thursday: 11-2 (FROM 10TH JANUARY 2023) • Friday: tbc • Saturday: tbc • Sunday: Closed
The 1st Monday will be closed due to maintenance taking place therefore we will open back up to the public on Tuesday 10th January.
What's on offer: Free activities;Free tea/coffee;Free/low cost food;
We will also be working with local organisations who will be joining us to provide information and support to people in our community about support and services available. We also have our own information point in the community hub.
info@nourishsupportcentre.com
01592 644389
This venue has received Warm Spaces funding
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St Bryce Kirk Centre
St Bryce Kirk, St Brycedale Avenue, Kirkcaldy, KY1 1ET
Opening hours • Tuesday: 9am-1pm • Thursday: 9am - 3pm
We'd like to open more hours but will need to confirm this in January. Our foyer area has sofas that can be used any time the centre is open by anyone seeking warmth or shelter from the elements but our warm hub will offer hot drinks, soup and bread lunch and meaningful activities.
What's on offer: Free tea/coffee;Free/low cost food;Free activities;Welfare support advice;
Our catering team will be providing free lunches on Tuesdays and Thursdays. We also hope to offer films, games, crafts and books for members of the community. On a Thursday, between 10am-12pm we have employees from the Well (Fife Health and Social Care Partnership) who would be able to offer free advice.
https://www.stbrycekirk.org/
office@stbrycekirk.org
01592 640016
This venue has received Warm Spaces funding
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Stark’s Park
Stark’s Park, Pratt Street, Kirkcaldy, KY1 1SA
Opening hours • Monday: 10.30-12noon • Thursday: 2.00-4.00pm • Friday: 1.00-3.00pm
Each session will take place within the 200 Club Community Lounge at the stadium. Hot Refreshments, soup and snacks will be available.
What's on offer: Free tea/coffee;Free activities;Free/low cost food;
community@raithrovers.net
This venue has received Warm Spaces funding
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Templehall Community Centre
Beauly Place, Kirkcaldy, Fife, KY2 6EX
Opening hours
Templhall Open Thursday 29th from 1pm - 9pm
What's on offer: Free tea/coffee;
Quiet space , access to board games
https://www.fife.gov.uk/facilities/community-centre/templehall-community-centre
01592 583363
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Templehall Community Centre
Beauly Place, Kirkcaldy, Fife, KY2 6EX
Opening hours • Tuesday: 10am-12pm • Thursday: 10am-12pm • Saturday: 10am-12pm
What's on offer: Free tea/coffee;Free activities;Welfare support advice;
Free tea/coffees, biscuits, access to hall space and some tabletop activities.
https://www.fife.gov.uk/facilities/community-centre/templehall-community-centre
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The Ecology Centre
Kinghorn Loch, Kinghorn, KY3 9YG
Opening hours
Various - avaialable on website
What's on offer: Free tea/coffee;Free activities;Free/low cost food;
Booking required • Contact Lee Brown for Tool Shed Sessions on a Friday
https://www.theecologycentre.org/wintersupport
admin@theecologycentre.org
01592 891567
This venue has received Warm Spaces funding
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The Hive LGBT+ Centre
10 Whytescauseway, Kirkcaldy KY1 1XF
Opening hours • Monday: 12pm to 9pm • Tuesday: 12pm to 9pm • Wednesday: 12pm to 9pm • Thursday: 12pm to 9pm • Friday: 12pm to 9pm • Saturday: 12pm to 9pm
What's on offer: Free/low cost food;Free activities;
A safe space and a warm welcome await you at The Hive LGBT+ Centre in Kirkcaldy, welcoming all LGBT+ people from across Fife. Free soup or stovies are served each day from the cafe and a range of fresh dairy, vegetables and dry foods are available from our community fridge. Groups and activities are on every evening or why not have a game of pool for 50p!
https://fifelgbtcentre.scot/
info@pinksaltire.com
0800 051 7676
This venue has received Warm Spaces funding
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Torbain Church
Torbain Church, Carron Place, Kirkcaldy, KY2 6PS
Opening hours • Monday: 12pm - 3pm • Tuesday: 12pm - 3pm • Wednesday: 03-Dec
What's on offer: Free tea/coffee;Free/low cost food;Free activities;Welfare support advice;
LJones@churchofscotland.org.uk
07913 611018
This venue has received Warm Spaces funding
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YMCA
Hendry Crescent, Kirkcaldy, KY2 5UA
Opening hours • Monday: 1-3pm • Wednesday: 12pm-2pm • Friday: 10am-12pm
What's on offer: Free tea/coffee;Free/low cost food;Free activities;
Free wi-fi, hot food, welcoming environment.
https://www.ymcakirkcaldy.co.uk
enquiries@ymcakirkcaldy.co.uk
01592 645530
This venue has received Warm Spaces funding
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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New Volunteer House | Monday | 10am to 12:30pm | 07432 677387 |
Park Road | Monday | 2pm to 4pm | 07432 677387 |
New Volunteer House | Wednesday | 10am to 12:30pm | 07432 677387 |
Templehall Community Centre | Thursday | 1:30pm to 4pm | 07432 677387 |
New Volunteer House | Friday | 10am to 12:30pm | 07432 677387 |
Use the map below to find locations and organisations near you.
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