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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Cosy Café
Buckhaven Baptist Church, College Street, Buckhaven
Community Café
Our Cosy Café is open weekly in Buckhaven where everyone is welcome to come along and share lunch with us, take part in activities and connect with others. We also operate a larder which can be accessed for £2 (while supplies last) however lunch and activities are free.
Opening hours: Wednesdays 10.00am to 1.00pm
Free/donation
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Hame Fae Hame
The Centre, 1 Broomieknowe, Leven, KY8 4QP
Community Café
A warm welcome with great food and great banter.
Opening hours: Thursdays from 12.00pm to 2.00pm
Free/donation
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Homestart Hub
The Craft Centre, Letham Glen, Leven KY8 4SH
Community Café
We provide a welcoming space in The Glen for the community to come along and connect with each other, build friendships, take part in activities and enjoy some hot food and refreshments.
Opening hours: Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10.00am to 2.00pm.
Free
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Levenmouth Food Bank and Cafe Connect
Methil Evangelical Church, Bowling Green Street, Methil, KY8 3DH
Community Café
The Foodbank offers 3 days food, 3 meals per day per person on the referral voucher. We also give toiletries, nappies, pet food etc. Cafe Connect runs Tuesdays between 10am - 12pm offering hot filled rolls, cereal, toast and fruit Thursdays 12-2pm offering homemade soup and pudding. People can access free use of laptops, phones, our pool table and newspapers. We also have external agencies who available for advice, support and information.
Opening hours: Food parcels are fulfilled by referral only, with appointments offered for pick up on Monday and Friday from 3.30pm.
Free
levenmouth.foodbank.org.uk/
info@levenmouth.foodbank.org.uk
01333 439 202
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MCCI (Methil Community Children's Initiative)
Methilhill Community Learning Garden, 130 Sea Road, Methil, Leven KY8 2GW
Community Café
Come along and enjoy a plate of homemade soup or stovies and freshly made to order sandwiches. Everyone is welcome to pop in, it's a great opportunity to meet new people. There is no charge for the café, but there is a donation jar if you'd like to contribute. We look forward to seeing you.
Opening hours: Mondays and Fridays (from 21st October 2024) during school term time between 11.30pm and 1.00pm.
Free/donation
www.mcci-clubs.co.uk
mcci@hotmail.co.uk
01592 719422
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Open Door Meals
Smart Hall, St Kenneths Church, Cupar Rd, Kennoway , Fife KY8 5LR
Food Bank
We can provide food parcels as well as a free meal and place to stay and chat. Someone to talk to and help if in any kind of need. No assessment or paperwork. All very welcome. Children under 16 must be accompanied by responsible adult.
Free
07715 506 712
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
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