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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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 439202
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Opendoor foodbank
Smart hall, St Kenneths church, Cupar Rd, Kennoway , Fife.
Food Bank
We are open 5.30-6 pm 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
Our Safe Haven Cafe offers tea, coffee, cereals and a choice of filled rolls from 10am - 12pm every Friday, with a home-made lunch served from 12pm - 1pm. There is a soup session every Wednesday from 11.30am - 1.30pm. Everyone is welcome and there is no charge. A donation box is available but not obligatory. We also give out Food Bags every Friday 9am - 10am from the side entrance to the Church, situated on Erskine Street
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: Wednesday 5pm to 7pm
Free or donation
Amos Smith 07715506712
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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Buckhaven Community Centre
Kinnear St, Buckhaven, Leven KY8 1BH
Opening hours • Thursday: 10am-11:30am
What's on offer: Free tea/coffee;Free activities;Welfare support advice;
The Community Learning and Development Team will offer weekly Chit Chat sessions in a number of our venues. These sessions are free, open to all and will provide hot drinks and various activities.
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Buckhaven Library
3 College Street, Buckhaven, KY8 1LD
Opening hours • Monday: 10am-2pm • Tuesday: 12pm-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 583202
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Kennoway Community Shed
Cotlands Park, Kennoway, KY8 5HX
Opening hours • Monday: 10am to 12pm • Tuesday: 10am till 2pm • Wednesday: 10am till 2pm • Thursday: 10am till 2pm • Friday: 10am till 2pm • Saturday: 10am till 2pm • Sunday: 11am till 2pm
What's on offer: Free tea/coffee;
Booking required • Call or email to book
bobmcphail@blueyonder.co.uk
07525 622637
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Largo Library
7 Lundin Square, Lundin Links, KY8 6BH
Opening hours • Tuesday: Tuesday 14:00-17:00 • Wednesday: Wednesday 10:00-13:00 • Thursday: Thursday 10:00-13:00 & 14:00-17:00 • Saturday: Saturday 10:00-13:00
What's on offer: Free tea/coffee;Free/low cost food;
Soup, roll and tea coffee available on Wednesday between 11 and 1. Every other day there will be tea, coffee, biscuits and newspapers available.
https://www.largolibraryfife.org.uk/
priya@largocommunitiestogether.org.uk
07926 416857
This venue has received Warm Spaces funding
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Leven Bowling Club
Links Road, Leven, KY8 4HT
Opening hours • Wednesday: 13.30 till 16.30
What's on offer: Free tea/coffee;Free activities;
We meet up, sit and have a talk, can play cards or Dominoes.
myraghamilton@hotmail.co.uk
01333 436127
This venue has received Warm Spaces funding
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Leven Library
16 Durie Street, Leven, KY8 4HE
Opening hours • Monday: Closed • Tuesday: 9am-1pm and 2pm-5pm • Wednesday: 9am-1pm and 2pm-5pm • Thursday: 9am-1pm and 2pm-5pm • Friday: Closed • Saturday: 9:30-1:00PM • Sunday: Closed
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.
https://www.onfife.com/venues/leven-library/
leven.library@fife.gov.uk
01334 659373
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Levenmouth Swimming Pool & Sports Centre
Promenade, Leven KY8 4PA
Opening hours • Tuesday: 1.30pm - 3.30pm
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/leven/
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Memorial Park Neighbourhood Centre
Wellesley Road, Methil, KY8 3BT
Opening hours • Thursday: 17:00 to 21:00
What's on offer: Free tea/coffee;Free/low cost food;Free activities;Welfare support advice;
Also get a winter warmer pack (includes gillet, flask etc). Play games, socialise, and a free game of bingo with prizes
https://www.facebook.com/rotarybuckhavenmethil
https://www.facebook.com/rotarybuckhavenmethil
This venue has received Warm Spaces funding
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Methil Community Centre
Bowling Green St, Methil, Leven KY8 3DH
Opening hours • Tuesday: 11am-12:30pm
What's on offer: Free tea/coffee;Free activities;Welfare support advice;
The Community Learning and Development Team will offer weekly Chit Chat sessions in a number of our venues. These sessions are free, open to all and will provide hot drinks and various activities.
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Methil Library
Wellesley Road, Methil, KY8 3QR
Opening hours • Monday: 9am-12pm and 1pm-5pm • Tuesday: 9am-12pm and 1pm-5pm • Wednesday: 10am-12pm and 1pm-5pm • Thursday: 9am-12pm and 1pm-5pm • Friday: 9am-12pm and 1pm-5pm • Saturday: Closed • Sunday: Closed
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/venues/methil-library/
methil.library@fife.gov.uk
01334 659374
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Rosie & McDuff Community Hall
Alexander Street, East Wemyss, Fife, KY1 4QH
Opening hours • Monday: to be arranged • Tuesday: to be arranged • Wednesday: to be arranged • Thursday: to be arranged • Friday: to be arranged • Saturday: closed • Sunday: closed
The times to be arranged after the festive period which will be in early January 2023
What's on offer: Free tea/coffee;Free/low cost food;Free activities;Welfare support advice;
There will be a tv to watch movies etc board games and anything they would like on hand
isabelhenry1960@gmail.com
07799 023315
This venue has received Warm Spaces funding
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Scoonie Bowling Pavilion
Scoonie Crescent, Leven, KY8 4SW
Opening hours • Monday: 10.00 to 12.00 • Tuesday: 10.00 to 14.00 • Wednesday: 10.00 to 12.00 • Thursday: 10.00 to 12.00 • Friday: 10.00 to 16.00 • Saturday: 10.00 to 16.00 • Sunday: Closed until after Christmas
We hope to open for more hours after the intitial 3 weeks
What's on offer: Free tea/coffee;Free/low cost food;Free activities;
Dominoes, childrens games / craft, cooking / baking if interested and open to other suggestions.
mary@mybusct.org
07436 810360
This venue has received Warm Spaces funding
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THE HOME-START HUB
The Craft Centre, Letham Glen, Leven, KY8 4SH
Opening hours • Friday: 10-2.30pm • Saturday: 10-2.30pm • Sunday: 10-2.30pm
What's on offer: Free tea/coffee;Free activities;Free/low cost food;
Hot soup will also be available.
Facebook Page - Home-Start Levenmouth for updates.
levenhomestart@outlook.com
07747 688863
This venue has received Warm Spaces funding
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The Shed @ Bayview
Harbour View, Methil, Fife, KY8 3RW
Opening hours • Monday: 9am - 2pm • Thursday: 9am- 2pm • Friday: 9am - 2pm
What's on offer: Free tea/coffee;Free/low cost food;Free activities;
theshed.bayview@gmail.com
07809 871567
This venue has received Warm Spaces funding
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Together Levenmouth
Truth Nightclub, 79 North St, Leven, KY8 4HL
Opening hours • Wednesday: 2pm - 6pm • Thursday: 2pm - 6pm • Sunday: 12pm-4pm (dog-friendly)
Sundays are dog-friendly. Book your space now on TogetherLevenmouth.eventbrite.co.uk or call us on 07835088584
What's on offer: Free tea/coffee;Free activities;Free/low cost food;Welfare support advice;
Free soup & roll and a soup to take home too for the next day. Free benefits and energy advice (are you getting what you’re entitled to?) Free digital advice (do you know how to use your phone, tablet or laptop properly?) Free hot & cold drinks. Games / Chat / Warmth / Sing-Song / Community. Be involved or sit alone. Up to you.
Booking required • Book your space now on htttps://TogetherLevenmouth.eventbrite.co.uk or call us on 07835088584
https://TogetherLevenmouth.eventbrite.co.uk
susanoak@brag.co.uk
This venue has received Warm Spaces funding
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Wellesley Centre
Wellesley Road, Methil, KY8 3BT
Opening hours • Thursday: 10am - 1pm • Friday: 10am - 2pm
What's on offer: Free tea/coffee;Free/low cost food;
We offer a safe, warm and welcoming space, where you can enjoy a home made bowl of soup, sandwich and a hot drink, free of charge. there is an opportunity to chat with others, play games or sit quietly with a magazine. We will have information leaflets on a variety of topics to those who may need a bit of extra support.
wellesleycentre@outlook.com
01383 871937
This venue has received Warm Spaces funding
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Wemyss Warm Welcome Inn at Coaltown of Wemyss Bowling Club
Mains Street, Coaltown of Wemyss, Kirkcaldy, FIfe, KY1 4NS
Opening hours • Thursday: 12 - 2 pm
What's on offer: Free tea/coffee;Free/low cost food;Free activities;
coaltownofwemysscc@outlook.com
07341 478200
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 | Comments | Contact number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Centre Leven | Monday (Alternative Mondays) | 9:15am to 11am | Appointment only | 01334 659350 |
| Buckhaven Community Centre | Monday (Alternative Mondays) | 1:15pm to 4pm | Appointment only | 01334 659350 |
| Savoy Sports Pavillion | Monday | 2:15pm to 4pm | 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 |
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