Glenrothes Area cost of living support information


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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.

  • Colly Café

    Collydean Community Centre, 89th North Glen Scout Group, Collydean Community Centre, Torphins Ave, Glenrothes, KY7 6UL
    School Holiday Food
    Lunches in School holidays
    Opening hours: Monday to Friday
    free
  • Collydean Community Centre, 89th North Glen Scout Group

    Collydean Community Centre, Torphins Ave, Glenrothes, KY7 6UL
    Food Parcels/breakfast club
    Emergency food parcels, referrals to the Glenrothes Food bank, phone top ups and small welfare payments to people with the North Glenrothes area. Family breakfast club Wednesdays and Fridays 8.00am to 8.45am with a view to running this every week day if we have enough interest. There is no cost and the whole family are invited. Only children Primary 5 and up can attend alone.
    Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9.00am to 3.00pm Saturdays 10.00am to 12.00pm
    Please note: Phone top ups, small welfare payments
    Donation if it can be afforded
    www.facebook.com/collydeancommunitycentre
  • Gilvenbank Community Sports Hub

    Gilvenbank Park, Pitcoudie Avenue, Glenrothes KY7 6XZ
    Low Cost Hot Meals
    Community Lunch
    Opening hours: Wednesdays 12.00pm to 2.00pm
    £3.50
    suzanne.mcroberts@glenrotheshub.co.uk
    07930 517920
  • Glenrothes Food Bank

    Caledonia House, Pentland Park, Saltire Centre, Glenrothes, KY6 2AQ
    Food Bank
    Glenrothes foodbank provide 3 day and 7 day food parcels, fuel vouchers, clothes homeware items and café. We work on a referral service
    Opening hours: Mondays and Fridays 12.00pm to 3.00pm Tuesdays 11.00am to 1.00pm Wednesdays 1.00pm to 5.00pm
    Free
    glenrothes.foodbank.org.uk/
    info@glenrothes.Foodbank.org.uk
    01592 631 088
  • Glenrothes Foodbank at Auchmuty

    107 Alexander Road, Glenrothes, KY7 4DZ
    Food Bank
    Auchmuty Foodbank offer 7 days of food on a referral basis
    Opening hours: Saturdays 10.00am to 12.00pm
    Free
    glenrothes.foodbank.org.uk/
    info@glenrothes.Foodbank.org.uk
    01592 631 088
  • Leslie Bapist Church

    48 North St, Leslie, Glenrothes, KY6 3DJ
    School Holiday Food
    Leslie Baptist Church are providing lunch bags each Monday of the school holidays with food items for families to make their own lunches. These will be delivered between 11.00am and 12.00pm on Monday mornings. We have emergency food bags from Glenrothes Foodbank which are available on Sundays between 10.00am and 1.00pm. We will also signpost families to other support agencies where appropriate.
    Opening hours: Mondays during school holidays 
    Free
    www.facebook.com/lesliebaptistchurch
    community@lesliebaptistchurch.org.uk
  • Peace N Jam

    St. Luke's Scottish Episcopal Church, Glenrothes, KY7 4BL
    Community Fridge/Larder/Pantry
    Opening hours: Tuesdays 12.00pm to 2.30pm Thursdays 10.00am to 1.30pm 
    Free
    www.facebook.com/peacenjamproject
    enquiries@peacenjam.org.uk
    01592 754 206

Warm Welcome venues/ Community Assistance

Warm Welcome venues 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.

  • Gilvenbank Community Sports Hub

    Gilvenbank Park, Pitcoudie Avenue
    Organisation: Gilvenbank Community Sports Hub
    Available from: 27/11/2024
    Opening hours • Wednesday: 11am to 3pm
    What's on offer: Warm space between 11am - 3pm teas/coffee available with jigsaws, board games .
    suzanne.mcroberts@glenrotheshub.co.uk
    01592 214 216
  • The Good Seed

    280 High Street, Leslie, Fife
    Organisation: The Good Seed
    Available from: 12/06/2024
    Opening hours • Tuesday: 10.30am to 4pm • Friday: 10.30am to 4pm
    What's on offer: Warm space, soup on a Tuesday, tea/coffee and snack on Tuesdays and Fridays. Opportunity to join in a board game or craft activity or just simply enjoy a cup of tea and a chat.
    thegoodseedcharity@gmail.com
    07841 649552
  • Thornton Bowling Club

    Station Road, Thornton, Fife
    Organisation: Thornton Bowling Club
    Available from: 10/01/2024
    Opening hours • Tuesday: 11.30am to 2pm
    What's on offer: A selection of Hot Snacks
    Additional info: Attendees can play a selection of board games, or stay and have conversations with friends
    Thorntonbowlingclub@gmail.com
    01592 771278
  • Woodside Community Hall

    Woodside Way, Glenrothes, Fife.
    Organisation: The Friendship Cabin
    Available from: 01/06/2025
    Opening hours • Monday: 10am to 12pm • Tuesday: 10am to 12pm • Wednesday: 10am to 12pm • Thursday: 10am to 12pm
    What's on offer: A light mid morning snack, physical activity, two course meal which includes a main and a pudding, light cognitive activities, entertainment on Wednesdays and occasionally one other day
    Additional info: We accept anyone over the age of eighteen and people living with the early onset of dementia
    https://www.thefriendshipcabin.com
    info@thefriendshipcabin.com
    07423 154632 or 07786 882205

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.

LocationDayTimeContact number
Auchmuty Learning CentreMonday12pm to 3pm01592 583474
Lomond CentreTuesday1pm to 3pm01592 583474
Auchmuty Learning CentreWednesday6pm to 7:30pm01592 583474
Auchmuty Learning CentreFriday12pm to 4pm

01592 583474

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