City of Dunfermline cost of living support information

For useful information, advice, help with benefits, energy bills and food go to our.fife.scot/gethelp

Unable to access information online? Call our Community Support Line 0800 952 0330 (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm)

To help with the rising cost of living there's a range of support in the local area.

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.

  • Baldridgeburn Pantry & Café

    Baldridgeburn Community Centre, Dunfermline, KY12 9EH
    Community Fridge/Larder/Pantry
    Pop in for a FREE cuppa and chat from 12.30pm. From 1.00pm to 2.30pm, you can access a variety of fresh and ambient food for £2. Bring your own bag and refill tubs. Also, regular pop ups from a range of advice/support services, and access to further help.
    Opening hours: Tuesdays 12.30pm to 1.00pm (free café) Tuesday 1.00pm to 2.30pm (Community Pantry)
    £2 or whatever can be afforded
    cld.dunfermline@fife.gov.uk
    01383 724 751

  • Bonnie Brew

    East Port, Dunfermline KY12 7JB
    Low Cost Hot Meals
    Warm space with a light lunch, toasties, sandwiches, and hot drinks.
    Opening hours: Mondays 12.00pm to 4.00pm
    Free
    priest.stmargaretdunfermline@staned.org.uk
    stmargaretdunfermline@gmail.com
    01383 625 611

  • Communi-Tea

    Abbeyview Community Hub, Abbey View, Dunfermline, KY11 4HA
    Community Café
    Help prepare and eat a meal with people from your community. Other activigties, dominoes, cards and books also available if you don't feel like cooking. No experience of cooking required.
    Opening hours: Thursday 12.00pm
    Free with donations accepted
    cld.dunfermline@fife.gov.uk
    07713 475 477

  • Cosy Café

    1 Allan Crescent, Dunfermline, KY11 4HE
    Low Cost Hot Meals
    The café provides a warm welcome, bottomless cuppa, toasties, toast and biscuits. There is a toy corner for tots and carers, with games and puzzles for children and adults.
    Opening hours: Wednesdays
    Donation based
    www.stniniansdunfermline.org
    stninianssessionclerk@gmail.com
    01383 623 187

  • Dunfermline Food Bank

    Liberty Centre, Pitreavie Business Park, Dunfermline, KY11 8QS
    Food Bank
    Referral needed for food parcels. Your local food banks work with referral agencies to issue food vouchers to those in need of emergency food in times of crisis. We provide a minimum of three days' nutritionally balanced, tinned and dried food donated by the local community.
    Opening hours: Mon, Wed and Fri 4.00pm to 6.00pm
    Free
    www.trusselltrust.org/get-help/find-a-foodbank/dunfermline/
    info@dunfermline.foodbank.org.uk

  • Dunfermline St Columba's Church

    Robertson Road, Dunfermline, KY12 0BF
    Community Café
    Free lunches, soup, filled rolls, coffee/tea, home-baking.
    Opening hours: Fridays 11.00am to 2.00pm
    Free, donations welcome
    www.dstcc.org
    info@dstcc.org
    01383 841 660

  • Food For Your Future Pantry

    Touch Community Centre, 30 Mercer Pl, Dunfermline, KY11 4UG
    Community Fridge/Larder/Pantry
    A minimum of 10 fresh, frozen and ambient food items for £2.50, along with other non-food items and refill station.Bring your own bags and refil tubs.
    Opening hours: Thursdays 12.00pm to 1.30pm, and 5.00pm to 6.30pm
    £2.50 donation
    www.facebook.com/foodforyourfuture/
    foodforyourfutureenquiries@gmail.com
    07730 809 375

  • Headwell Community Council

    Headwell Bowling Club, 60 Shamrock Street, Dunfermline, KY12 0JQ
    Community Café
    Coffee afternoon on the first Friday of the month from 12.00pm to 2.00pm. Hot drinks, chat and being part of your local community.
    Opening hours: First Friday of the month from 12.00pm to 2.00pm.
    Free

  • Liberty Church - Connect

    Liberty Centre, Pitreavie Way, Pitreavie Business Park, Dunfermline, KY11 8QS
    Community Café
    A friendship group for anyone of retirement age with optional activites available. Tea, coffee and home baking.
    Opening hours: Thursdays 2.00pm to 4.00pm Closed for July, opens again from 1st August 2024.
    Free
    www.libertychurch.co.uk
    office@libertychurch.co.uk
    01383 733 970

  • Liberty Church - Gathering With God

    Liberty Centre, Pitreavie Way, Pitreavie Business Park, Dunfermline, KY11 8QS
    Community Café
    An alternative style worship service aimed at all ages and suitable for different learning styles. This starts with a simple meal. Everyone welcome.
    Opening hours: Wednesdays 6.00pm to 7.15pm
    Free
    www.libertychurch.co.uk
    office@libertychurch.co.uk
    01383 733 970

  • Link Church

    Link Church, 39 Priory Lane, Dunfermline, KY12 7DU
    Community Café
    With free hot food and drinks and an opportunity to meet people and receive a friendly hello. Warm coats and emergency support with food available.
    Opening hours: Mondays 11.30am to 2.00pm
    Free
    www.linkchurch.org.uk
    info@linkchurch.org.uk
    01383 739 169

  • Lunch @ Liberty

    Liberty Centre, Pitreavie Way, Pitreavie Business Park, Dunfermline, KY11 8QS
    Community Café
    All welcome to enjoy a simple free lunch and meet with new people. N.B. not open during the school holidays.
    Opening hours: Thursdays 11.30am to 1.00pm
    Free
    www.libertychurch.co.uk
    office@libertychurch.co.uk
    01383 733 970

  • Oasis Drop-in

    Viewfield Centre, Dunfermline, KY12 7HZ
    Community Café
    Oasis is a friendly space, offering a place to sit, have a chat and enjoy soup/rolls, tea/coffee and biscuits
    Opening hours: Tuesdays 10.00pm to 2.00pm
    Free, donations welcome
    www.viewfield.org.uk
    dropin@viewfield.org.uk
    01383 620 465

  • Open House Café

    Gillespie Memorial Church, Chapel Street, Dunfermline
    Community Café
    Offering a range of food, home baking and refreshments, practical, emotional and spiritual support, signposting and crisis assistance. Free with low cost items available.
    Opening hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays 10.00am to 1.00pm
    Free with low cost items available
    gillespiechurch.org
    office@gillespiechurch.org
    01383 621 253

  • Revive Wellbeing Hub @ The Vine

    131 Garvock Hill, Dunfermline, KY11 7HZ
    Community Café
    Low cost café with toddlers play area, activities, crafts and more.
    Opening hours: Monday to Thursday 9.30am to 2.30pm
    Low cost
    revivewarmandwell.eventbrite.co.uk/
    01383 631 005

  • Soup@12

    Abbey Church Halls, 6 Abbey Park Place, Dunfermline KY12 7PT
    Low Cost Hot Meals
    A bowl of home made soup with a roll and a hot drink.
    Opening hours: First Thursday of every month from 12.00pm to 1.30pm
    £3 or donation
    www.dunfermlineabbey.co.uk
    01383 739 026

  • St Leonard's Church

    2 Brucefield Avenue, Dunfermline, KY11 4SX
    Community Café
    Community Café with toasties at 12.00pm
    Opening hours: Wednesdays from 10.00am to 1.00pm, toasties at 12.00pm
    Free with donations accepted

  • Zac's Cafe

    Viewfield Centre, Dunfermline, KY12 7HZ
    Community Café
    Low cost food and cuppa, with a great softplay area for only £1 for 45 minutes
    Opening hours: Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10.00am to 4.00pm and Fridays 10.00am to 2.00pm
    Low cost
    www.viewfield.org.uk
    dropin@viewfield.org.uk
    01383 620 465

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Local activities

Community Use Venues will be open for the community to access tea and coffee and a wide variety of board games whilst community activity takes place in the following venues:

  • Dell Farquharson Community Centre
  • Townhill Community Centre
  • Baldridgeburn Community Centre

Community Use Venues have 350 activity passes for individuals & families to use at a variety of sites across Dunfermline. These activity passes include racquet sports (badminton, short tennis, table tennis & squash) or snooker. These will be issued out via our partner networks and pantries:

  • Dunfermline High
  • Queen Anne High
  • Woodmill High
  • Baldridgeburn Community Centre
  • Dell Farquharson Community Centre
  • Townhill Community Centre

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.

LocationDayTime Contact number
Del Farquharson Community Centre Tuesday 4pm to 6pm

Lauren 07730 751895
Katie 07732 824206

Gillespie Centre, Chapel Street Wednesday 10am to 12pm

Lauren 07730 751895
Katie 07732 824206

Carnegie Leisure Centre Thursday 1pm to 4pm

Lauren 07730 751895
Katie 07732 824206

St Margaret's Church, Touch Thursday 10am to 12pm Lauren 07730 751895
Katie 07732 824206
Baldridgeburn Community Centre Tuesday 10am to 12pm

Lauren 07730 751895
Katie 07732 824206

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