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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Café Connect - Levenmouth Foodbank
Levenmouth Foodbank, Bowling Green Street, Methil, KY8 3DH
Community Café
Tuesdays from 10.00am to 12.00pm offering filled rolls, cereal, toast and fruit. Thursdays 12.00pm to 2.00pm offering homemade soup and pudding. Both days have free use of laptops, phones, pool table and newspapers. External agencies available for advice, support and information.
Opening hours: Tuesdays from 10.00am to 12.00pm Thursdays from 12.00pm to 2.00pm
Low cost
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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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Levenmouth Food Bank
Methil Evangelical Church, Bowling Green Street, Methil, KY8 3DH
Food Bank
We offer 3 days food, 3 meals per day per person on the referral voucher. We also give toiletries, nappies, pet food etc.
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)
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 to Fridays during school term time between 12.00pm and 2.00pm.
Free/donation
www.mcci-clubs.co.uk
mcci@hotmail.co.uk
01592 719422
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Open Door Kennoway
St Kenneths Church, Church Hall, Cupar Road, Kennoway
Community Café/food parcels
A listening ear and support to access other agencies, free meal and food parcel. No form filling or assessment needed, everyone is welcome although under 16-year-olds must be accompanied by an adult.
Opening hours: Wednesdays 5.30pm to 6.00pm
Free
07765 607 010
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Opendoor foodbank
Smart Hall, St Kenneths Church, Cupar Rd, Kennoway , Fife.
Food Bank
We are open 5.30pm to 6.00pm every Wednesday and everyone is welcome . No assessment or form filling. Under 16 ‘s must be accompanied by a parent.
Free/donation
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Safe Haven Café
Buckhaven Baptist Church, College Street, Buckhaven
Community Café
Safe Haven Cafe offers tea, coffee, cereals and a choice of filled rolls from 10.00am to 12.00pm every Friday, with a home-made lunch served from 12.00pm to 1.00pm. Soup Session every Wednesday from 11.30am to 1.30pm. Everyone is welcome
Opening hours: Safe Haven Café: Fridays 10.00am to 12.00pm Home-made Lunch: Fridays 12.00pm to 1.00pm Soup Session: Wednesdays 11.30am to 1.30pm
Free/donation
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The Open Door
St Kenneths Church, Church Hall, Cupar Road, Kennoway
Low Cost Hot meals
We offer hot meals and food packs.
Opening hours: Wednesdays 5.00pm to 7.00pm
Free or donation
Amos Smith 07715 506 712
Cafe Inc
Cafe Inc is a free lunch club for children, and young people. It provides tasty, healthy meals for our young people, while our schools are closed during the holidays. No need to book, just turn up. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult, who can also have a meal.
Please note Café Inc will not be available on Thursday 4 July due to UK election, as well as Monday 15 July due to public holiday.
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Buckhaven Primary School
60 College Street, Buckhaven
Hot food and cold packed lunches
Availability:
Monday to Friday
Throughout holidays
11.45am-1pm
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East Wemyss Primary School
School Wynd, East Wemyss
Cold packed lunches
Availability:
Monday to Friday
Throughout holidays
11.45am-1pm
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MCCI, Methilhill
130 Sea Road, Methilhill
Cold packed lunches
Availability:
Monday to Friday
Throughout holidays
12pm-1pm
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Methil Community Centre
Bowling Green Street, Methil
Cold packed lunches
Availability:
Monday to Friday
Throughout holidays
12pm-1pm
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Sandybrae Community Centre
Sandybrae, Kennoway
Cold packed lunches
Availability:
Monday to Friday
Throughout holidays
12pm-2pm
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The Centre, Leven
1 Broomieknowe, Leven
Cold packed lunches
Availability:
Monday to Friday
Throughout holidays
12pm-1pm
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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| The Centre Leven | Monday | 9:15am to 11am | Appointment only | 01334 659350 |
| Savoy Sports Pavillion | Tuesday (Fortnightly) | 9:15am to 11am | Appointment only | 01334 659350 |
| The Centre Leven | Tuesday | 2:15pm to 4pm | Appointment only | 01334 659350 |
| Methil Community Centre | Wednesday | 2:15pm to 4pm | Appointment only | 01334 659350 |
| Sandybrae Community Centre | Thursday | 2:15pm to 4pm | Appointment only | 01334 659350 |
Buckhaven Advice Drop In
We run the Buckhaven Advice Drop-In with CARF's community-based advisors every Monday between 2-4pm at Buckhaven Community Centre, Kinnear Street, Buckhaven. Come along for help with Universal Credit, debt support and finding out about local support. We can also assist with job search, CV's and applications, benefit checks and completing claims. No appointment needed so just pop along. For more information, please contact 01592 583472.
Connect Fife – Digital Skills Drop In
Connect Fife run a free Digital Skills Drop-In on Wednesdays at Methil Library (Wellesley Road, Leven KY8 3PA) between 1.30-4pm. Pop along to speak to their friendly staff for advice and support in using a tablet, phone, laptop, or PC. Whether you want to brush up your skills, save money by finding the best deals, use Microsoft office or learn how to keep safe while online, we are here to help!
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