To help with the rising cost of living there's a range of support in the local area.
- Foodbanks and Community Food Providers
- Community Spaces
- Community Job Clubs and Welfare support sessions
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.
Foodbanks and Community Food Providers
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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Auchtermuchty Foodbank
Auchtermuchty Community Centre, 1 Distillery Street, Auchtermuchty KY14 7BY
Food Parcels
Referral required: No.
Opening hours: Drop in or contact via facebook during office hours: Monday and Wednesday 9.30am to 2.30pm Friday 11.30am to 2.30pm
Free
www.facebook.com/groups/auchtermuchtycommunitycentre
01337 827068
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CiC Community Hub
The Old Parish Centre, Short Lane, Cupar KY15 5EQ
Community Café
Free lunch for all served with selection of hot and cold beverages and sweet treats. Free English classes for those wishing to learn English as second language. Kids and Crafts club for our children and young people to come and join, crafts, one to one support services, food bank referrals. Care packages can be requested. Connection packs (Sim cards)
Referral required: No.
Opening hours: Saturdays from 12 noon to 3.00pm
Free
www.communityincupar.com
Help@CiC.Scot
07421 223369
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CiC LGBTQ Hub
The Old Parish Centre, Short Lane, Cupar KY15 5EQ
Community Café
Offers a safe space for those within the LGBTQ community. Free food provided at the hub. Connection packs (Sim cards). Care packs. One to one support services. Food bank referrals.
Referral required: No.
Opening hours: Last Saturday of the month from 5.00pm to 7.00pm
Free
www.communityincupar.com
Help@CiC.Scot
07942 369874
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Colinsburgh Community Café & Food Hub
Colinsburgh Town Hall, 2 Main Street, Colinsburgh KY9 1LN
Community Fridge/Larder/Pantry
We provide a community café in Colinsburgh Town Hall on Tuesdays from 10.30am to 12.00pm offerin food provision plus refreshments for a minimum donation of £2. We provide a food hub in Colinsburgh Town Hall on Fridays from 6.00pm to 6.30pm for minimum donation of £2. We provide a soup and blether session from Galloway Library on Fridays from 12.00pm to 2.30pm offering a choice of 2 soups, bread, cakes and drinks, plus limited food provisions for a pay as you feel.
Referral required: No.
Opening hours: Café and Surplus food: TOWN HALL on Tuesdays 10.30am to 12.00pm (min donation £2) Surplus food only: TOWN HALL on Fridays 6.00pm to 6.30pm (min donation £2) Soup and Blether: GALLOWAY LIBRARY on Fridays 12.00pm to 2.30pm (pay as you feel) Check on Facebook as times can vary week to week
Minimum donation of £2
www.facebook.com/groups/3672848862961844
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Cupar Community Fridge
County Buildings, St Catherine Street, Cupar, KY15 4TA
Community Fridge/Larder/Pantry
Food provision with refreshments available from 10.15am
Referral required: No.
Opening hours: Tuesdays 10.30am to 11.15am
Free
www.facebook.com/OurNEF
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Cupar Food Bank
21 St Catherine Street, Cupar, KY15 4LS
Food Bank
Referral required: Yes.
Opening hours: Monday 11.00am to 3.00pm Wednesday 4.00pm to 6.00pm Friday 11.00am to 3.00pm and 5.00pm to 6.00pm
Free
cupar.foodbank.org.uk/ facebook.com/TheCuparFoodBank
info@cupar.foodbank.org.uk
07474 453 153
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ENeRGI SCIO
32 East Street, St Monans KY10 2AT
Food Parcels
Provide food parcels - self referral
Referral required: No.
Opening hours: Tuesdays. Contact to arrange collection.
Free
www.energi.org.uk/
01333 730 477
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East Neuk Eats! Community Fridge
East Neuk Centre, Ladywalk, Anstruther, KY10 3EX
Community Fridge/Larder/Pantry
Fresh food in Fridge and Freezer
Referral required: No.
Opening hours: Café: Thursdays from 12.30pm to 2.00pm Community Fridge: Thursdays from 1.00pm to 3.00pm
Free or donation
facebook.com/eastneukcentre.trust
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East Neuk Food Bank
Anstruther Church, Burial Brae/School Green, Anstruther, KY10 3HF
Food Bank
We supply food to those experiencing food poverty in the East Neuk (no referrals necessary) and drop in for teas and coffees. Broadband, landline and IT support available along with signposting to other agencies.
Referral required: No.
Opening hours: Tuesdays 12.00pm to 4.00pm Thursdays 4.00pm to 6.00pm
Free
www.facebook.com/eastneukfoodbank/
eastneukfoodbank@gmail.com
01333 310 156
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Leuchars Community Larder
The Coach House, Main Street, Leuchars KY16 0HH
Community Fridge/Larder/Pantry
A wide variety of fresh and non-perishable foods available.
Referral required: No.
Opening hours: Fridays 12.00pm to 12.45pm
Free
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069376210172
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Lumsden Larder
Lumsden Hall, High Street, Freuchie, KY15 7EX
Community Fridge/Larder/Pantry
Tinned and dried food items, plus some personal and household items available.
Referral required: No.
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 8.00am to 4.00pm Open Saturday and Sunday but no set hours, check social media for updates. (self service)
Free
www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559917317859&locale=en_GB
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Newburgh Food Bank
Tayside Institute Community Centre, 90-92 High Street, Newburgh, KY14 6DA
Food Bank
Providing access to a range of tinned and dried foods as well as some household and personal items.
Referral required: No. No referral required
Opening hours: Mondays 10.00am to 11.00pm
Please note: Now based inside the Centre, access via front door.
Free
www.facebook.com/taysideinstitute
01337 840 709
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Social Café
County Buildings, St Catherine Street, Cupar, KY15 4TA
Community Café
Free cuppa, snacks and activities open to all. We have a food delivery from Fareshare and food from the Co-op available every Friday for people to access
Referral required: No.
Opening hours: Fridays 10.00am to 12.00 noon
Free
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St Andrews, Community Fridge @ North East Fife Community Hub
St David’s Centre, St Andrews KY16 8BP
Community Fridge/Larder/Pantry
Located within the NEF Community Hub café, short shelf life, or surplus to requirements food is available for anyone to help themselves. This helps to reduce food waste.
Referral required: No.
Opening hours: Monday to Thursday 10.00am to 3.00pm
Free
www.facebook.com/CommunityHubNEF
office@nefch.org
07792 941 783
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St Monans Community Food Larder
St Monans Town Hall, Hope Place, St Monans, KY10 2DH
Community Fridge/Larder/Pantry
Making surplus perishable and ambient food available to everyone in the community. Refreshments available - tea/coffee/hot chocolate.
Referral required: No.
Opening hours: Fridays 12.00pm to 2.00pm
£2 to access larder
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Storehouse Food Bank
St David's Centre, 23 Albany Park, St Andrews, KY16 8BP
Food Bank
We work with referral agencies to ensure clients are connected with other professional support services. Information on how to get a referral can be found on our website. We provide tinned and dried food donated by the local community. We also provide toiletries, domestic cleaning products and pet food. Please get in touch if you have any questions
Referral required: Yes.
Opening hours: Tuesdays 11.00am to 1.00pm Wednesdays 1.00pm to 2.30pm Thursdays 11.00am to 1.00pm
Free
www.storehousestandrews.com facebook.com/storehousestandrews
storehouse@kingdomvineyard.com
01334 845 985
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Taybridgehead Food Bank
Wormit Parish Church, 52 Riverside Road,Wormit DD6 8LL
Food Bank
We are not open to the public. Our parcels are made up in the Foodbank and then delivered to all clients homes – we have been doing this since the start of the Pandemic and think that we will continue to do so in the future.
Referral required: Yes. Self-referral service. Drop-in not available. Instead, parcels are made up in the Foodbank and then delivered to all clients homes.
Opening hours: All parcels are delivered on a Wednesday afternoon. Any request for an emergency parcel is dealt with immediately.
Free
facebook.com/Tfoodbank taybridgeheadfoodbank.org.uk
07840 957 039
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Tayport Community Fridge
Larick Centre, Shanwell Road, Tayport, DD6 9EA
Community Fridge/Larder/Pantry
Making surplus perishable food freely available to members of the public. Surplus food is provided by local businesses or members of the public and is then available for collection by people who need it.
Referral required: No.
Opening hours: Fridays 3.00pm to 4.00pm
Free or donation
www.facebook.com/tayportcommunityfridge/
01382 549727
Community Spaces
Community 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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Cupar
Springfield Community Church
Manse Rd, Springfield, Cupar.
Organisation: Ceres, Kemback & Springfield Church - Springfield Community Cafe
Opening hours • Wednesday: 10.30am to 12.00pm
What's on offer: A drop-in-café is held on a Wednesday of each week from 10.30am to 12 noon in Springfield Community Church. Tea, coffee, biscuits, home baking and music are on the menu. It is a lovely, relaxed café with lots of companionship and laughter so do come along and join us. Everyone is welcome!
https://www.ckschurch.org/
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Cupar
Old Parish Centre
Short Lane, Cupar.
Organisation: Community in Cupar - Community Cafe
Opening hours • Saturday: 12.00-3.00pm LGBTQ Hub 5-7pm
What's on offer: Refreshments, free meals, activites, english classes, referrals for support services, device charging, takeaway food available and hot flasks.
https://www.facebook.com/communityincupar/?locale=en_GB
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Cupar
Cupar Youth Cafe
1 Castlehill, Cupar
Organisation: Cupar Youth Cafe
Opening hours • Tuesday: 5.30pm-7.30pm • Thursday: 4pm-6pm
What's on offer: Ages 11-18 Hot food and youth work activities
Cupar Youth Cafe - Cupar YMCA-YWCA
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Cupar
St John's and Dairsie United Parish Church
St John's Church Hall, Bonnygate, Cupar
Organisation: Warm Wednesdays
Opening hours • Wednesday: 10.30am-1.30pm
What's on offer: We offer hot drinks, soup, toasties and someone to chat to. There is no charge.
Worship and Church Activities - St John's and Dairsie United Parish church | St John’s and Dairsie United Parish is a vibrant busy congregation, with many activities and groups to get involved in.
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East Neuk
East Neuk Community Centre
Ladywalk, Anstruther
Organisation: East Neuk Centre Trust - Cosy Cafe
Opening hours • Monday: 12.00-1.00pm
https://eastneukcentre.org.uk/
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East Neuk
St Monans Town Hall
Hope Place, St Monans, Anstruther
Organisation: St Monans Residents Association - Community Larder
Opening hours • Friday: 12.00-1.30pm
What's on offer: Soup, sandwiches, cake or biscuits, tea and coffee.
https://www.facebook.com/p/St-Monans-Community-Food-Larder-100082833783933/
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East Neuk
Colinsburgh Library
Galloway Library, 50 Main St, Colinsburgh, Leven
Organisation: Colinsburgh Community Trust - Community Cafe
Opening hours • Tuesday: 10.30am-12.00pm • Friday: 12.00-2.30pm and 6.00-6.30pm
What's on offer: Colinsburgh Library: Friday : soup & bread and hot drinks with cakes - and also food provision to take away. NOTE: Colinsburgh Town Hall- Tuesdays: provide seating with hot drinks and cakes and also food provisions to take away, Friday evenings opportunity to get food provisions - fresh, frozen, ambient dried goods
Colinsburgh Community Trust
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Howe
Tayside Institute Community Centre
90-92 High St, Newburgh, Cupar
Organisation: Tayside Institute Community Centre
Opening hours • Monday: 12.00-4.00pm • Tuesday: 12.00-4.00pm • Wednesday: 12.00-4.00pm • Thursday: 12.00-4.00pm • Friday: 12.00-4.00pm
What's on offer: Open 12.00 to 1.30pm for food and until 4pm for hot drinks.
Tayside Institute Community Centre
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Howe
Auchtermuchty Community Centre
1 Distillery Street, Cupar
Organisation: Auchtermuchty Community Centre - Warm Hub
Opening hours • Friday: 12.30-4.00pm
The Muchty Hub
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Tay Bridgehead
Forgan Arts Centre
59 Kirk Road, Newport-On-Tay
Organisation: Forgan Arts Centre - The Coorie Community
Opening hours • Saturday: 10.00am-4.00pm
What's on offer: 1st & 3rd Saturday, every month.
https://www.forganartscentre.co.uk/all-events/
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Tay Bridgehead
The Larick Centre
Shanwell Rd, Tayport
Organisation: Tayport Community Trust - Cozy Nook
Opening hours • Friday: 10.00am-12.00pm
What's on offer: Open Monday 11.00am-12.00pm, Wednesday 11.00am-12.00pm, Friday 2.00-3.00pm serving tea and biscuits.
https://tayportct.org.uk/
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Tay Bridgehead
The Dolphin Centre
4 Gladstone Square, Tayport
Organisation: Dolphin Youth & Community Centre - Sip'n'Social
Opening hours • Wednesday: 10.00am-12.00pm
What's on offer: Open between 10 and 12 every Wednesday.
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Tay Bridgehead
Leuchars Station Community Hall
Leuchars, St Andrews
Organisation: Leuchars - Brew & Blether
Opening hours • Wednesday: 9.30am-11.30am
What's on offer: Leuchars Brew & Blether is open to all. Sessions run every Wednesday between 9.30-11.30am. Sessions are free to attend and have an assortment of drinks and snacks. There is also an emergency pantry and arts and crafts which are free for people to use.
Leuchars Community Council
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St Andrews
St David's Centre
23 Albany Park, St Andrews
Organisation: NEF Community Hub
Opening hours • Monday: 10am-3.00pm • Tuesday: 10am-3.00pm • Wednesday: 10am-3.00pm • Thursday: 10am-3.00pm
What's on offer: The hub offers low cost food Monday - Thursday. Warm Space, Community Fridge, board games, cards & jigsaws available every day.
North East Fife Community Hub
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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