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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Auchtermuchty Angels
1 Distillery Street, Auchtermuchty
Food Parcels
Storage cupboard food items and frozen food
Opening hours: Contact for appointment
Free
www.facebook.com/groups/auchtermuchtyangels/
Auchtermuchtyangels@gmail.com
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Colinsburgh Community Café & Food Hub
Colinsburgh Town Hall KY9 1LN
Community Fridge/Larder/Pantry
A place to meet and have a coffee and a chat and take some surplus food supplied by local shops and food producers
Opening hours: Surplus food: Tuesday 10.30am - 11.30am Café only: Friday 12noon - 3.00pm
Free
www.facebook.com/groups/colinsburghcommunitycafeandfoodhub
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Cupar Community Fridge
County Buildings, St Catherine’s Street, Cupar, KY15 4TA
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.
Opening hours: Tuesday’s 11-12 pm & Friday 3-4pm
Free
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Cupar Food Bank
21 St Catherine Street, Cupar, KY15 4TA
Food Bank
The foodbanks works 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. We also provide toiletries, domestic cleaning products and pet food
Opening hours: Monday 11-3pm, Wednesday 4-6pm, Friday 11-3pm and 5-6pm.
Free
cupar.foodbank.org.uk/
cupar.foodbank.org.uk
07474 453153
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ENeRGI (East Fife Recovery Group Initiative)
32 East Street, St Monans KY10 2AT
Food Parcels
Provide food parcels - self referral - call in week before, do cater for emerenceys.
Free
www.energi.org.uk/
energirecovery@btconnect.com
01333 730477
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East Neuk Eats! Community Fridge
East Neuk Centre Trust, Ladywalk, Anstruther, KY10 3EX
Community Fridge/Larder/Pantry
Fresh food in Fridge and Freezer
Opening hours: every Thursday at the East Neuk Centre from 1 pm - 3 pm and Friday from 10 am - 3 pm.
Free
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East Neuk Food Bank
Anstruther Church, Burial Brae, Anstruther, KY10 3HF
Food Bank
Food parcels to families and individuals in the East Neuk and signposting advice for other services. Access to landline, laptops and Wifi.
Opening hours: Tuesdays 12-4 and Thursdays 4-6
Free
www.facebook.com/eastneukfoodbank/
eastneukfoodbank@gmail.com
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Leuchars Larder
Leuchars Primary School, 18 Pitlethie Road, Leuchars, KY16 0EZ
Community Fridge/Larder/Pantry
Offering a mix of surplus fresh food and donated ambient storecupboard essentials. Free and open to everyone in the Leuchars and Guardbridge communities.
Opening hours: Monday 3.15pm - 5.15pm
Free
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085930549746
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Newburgh Food Bank
Tayside Institute Community Centre, 90-92 High Street, Newburgh, KY14 6DA
Food Bank
Opening hours: Monday and Friday 10am - 10.30am and Wednesday 5pm to 5.30pm
Free
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057173931402
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Social Café
County Buildings, St Catherine’s Street, Cupar, KY15 4TA
Warm Spaces/Community Assistance
Access a warm space and enjoy a hot drink and a snack, take part in small activities, and talk to the CLD worker.
Opening hours: Friday 10am - 12pm
Free
07921 288423
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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.
Opening hours: Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 10am – 4.30pm; Sat 10am-3pm
Free
www.facebook.com/CommunityHubNEF
nefcommunityhub@gmail.com
07792 941783
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St Monans Community Food Larder
St Monans Town Hall, Hope Place KY10 2DH
Community Fridge/Larder/Pantry
Opening Hours: Friday 2pm - 3pm Making surplus perishable and ambient food available to everyone in the community. Refreshments available – tea/coffee/hot chocolate.
Opening hours: Opening Hours: Friday 11am-12 noon
free
www.facebook.com/St-Monans-Community-Food-Larder-107623251950939
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Storehouse Food Bank
St David's Center, 23 Albany Park, St Andrews, KY16 8BP
Food Bank
The amount a client can take away with them is largely dependent on what their need is. As a rough guide though, we offer 2 bags per adult, 1 bag per child per visit.
Opening hours: Tuesdays 11am-1pm, 5:30-6:30pm and Thursdays 11am-1pm
Free
www.storehousestandrews.com/get-food
storehouse@kingdomvineyard.com
01334 845985
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Taybridgehead Food Bank
Wormit Parish Church, Wormit
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.
Opening hours: All parcels are delivered on a Wednesday afternoon. Any request for an emergency parcel is dealt with immediately.
Free
www.facebook.com/TFoodbank/
07840957039
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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.
Opening hours: currently 3-4pm – this will always be subject to changes
Free
www.facebook.com/tayportcommunityfridge/
07486 893215
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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Auchtermuchty Community Centre
1 Distillery Street, Auchtermuchty, Fife, KY14 7EB
Opening hours • Friday: 2.00pm - 4.30pm
The Hub will open In January on the Friday afternoons increasing to three afternoons a week as uptake for the facility increases
What's on offer: Free tea/coffee;Free/low cost food;Free activities;
The Hub will be a venue offering simple hospitality to all age groups. The people dropping in will find a warm welcome in the centre. They will be able to enjoy tea and coffee with biscuits /scones etc whilst reading magazines or chatting with others. Board games will be available and for those interested in learning new skills or just having a go at an activity, materials will be provided.
https://www.auchtermuchtycommunitycentre.org.uk/index.php/news
admin@auchtermuchtycommunitycentre.org.uk
01337 827068
This venue has received Warm Spaces funding
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Balmullo Community Hall
Burnside Hall, Balmullo, Fife KY16 0EB
Opening hours • Wednesday: 11.30am-2.30pm
What's on offer: Free tea/coffee;Free/low cost food;
Free local taxi service to attend the cafe
https://balmullocommunity.co.uk/village-life/cafe/
info@bramblecatering.co.uk
07983 547399
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Colinsburgh Galloway Library & Town Hall
2 & 48 Main St, Colinsburgh, Fife, KY9 1LS
Opening hours • Monday: 6 - 8pm • Tuesday: 10.30 - 11.30am, 1 - 3pm, • Wednesday: 9.30 - 11am, • Thursday: 6 - 8pm • Friday: 12 - 3pm, 7 - 10pm
These hours only cover events already running, not those planned and includes only drop-in activities, not those for established fully subscribed clubs.
What's on offer: Free tea/coffee;Free/low cost food;Free activities;Welfare support advice;
Different facilities and activities are available on different days and time slots
Website under construction, not currently live. Communication via Colinsburgh and Kilconquhar Community page on Facebook currently
colinsburghgallowaylibrary@gmail.com
07984 302241
This venue has received Warm Spaces funding
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Cupar Library
33-35 Crossgate, Cupar, KY15 5AS
Opening hours • Tuesday: 10am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-5pm • Wednesday: 10am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-5pm • Thursday: 10am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-6pm • Friday: 10am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-5pm • Saturday: 10am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-3pm
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/
01334 659367
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Cupar Sports Centre
Carslogie Road, Cupar, KY15 4HY
Opening hours • Monday: 10.30am - 12.30pm
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/cupar/
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Cupar YMCA/YWCA
93 Bonnygate, Cupar, KY15 4LG
Opening hours • Thursday: 10-11.30am
Starts 12th Jan 2023
What's on offer: Free tea/coffee;Free activities;
Signposting to local support
https://cuparymca-ywca.org.uk/
cuparyoffice@gmail.com
01334 659387
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Cupar Youth Cafe
1 Castlehill, Cupar, KY15 4HA
Opening hours • Thursday: 11am-1pm
Targeting 18-24 years old
What's on offer: Free tea/coffee;Free/low cost food;Free activities;Welfare support advice;
Partner organisations to do drop-ins
https://cuparymca-ywca.org.uk/cupar-youth-cafe/
cuparyouthcafe@hotmail.co.uk
01334 650298
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East Neuk Community Centre
Ladywalk, Anstruther, KY10 3EX
Opening hours • Monday: 12 noon - 1:30pm Cosy Cafe (free lunch) • Wednesday: 2pm - 4pm Social Cafe - Warm Space with free coffee/tea and table games, activities and magazines/papers. • Thursday: 1pm - 3pm Community Fridge & Cafe - Community Fridge open + Free Coffee/Tea warm space available.
Christmas - centre closed 22nd Dec - 5th Jan inclusive
What's on offer: Free tea/coffee;Free activities;Welfare support advice;Free/low cost food;
Free Tea/coffee available at all sessions. Free prepared hot food available at Monday Cosy Cafe. Free food at Community Fridge (Thursdays). Free activities / self directed on Wednesdays - Warm Space. Welfare support & advice is available occasionally when partners available to provide input. Signposting is always available in the community centre.
http://eastneukcentre.org.uk/
Office Manager – Louise McEwan: email – Louise@eastneukcentre.org.uk
01333 311977
This venue has received Warm Spaces funding
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East Sands Leisure Centre
St Mary Street, St Andrews, KY16 8LH
Opening hours • Thursday: 2.30pm - 4.30pm
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/eastsands/
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Forgan Arts Centre
59 Kirk Road, Newport-On-Tay, DD6 8JB
Opening hours • Saturday: 10am-4pm
What's on offer: Free tea/coffee;
Free snacks not hot food
https://www.forganartscentre.co.uk/
info@forganartscentre.co.uk
01382 542062
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Gateside Memorial Hall
Main Road, Gateside, Fife, KY14 7SZ
Opening hours • Tuesday: 2pm to 6pm
What's on offer: Free tea/coffee;Free/low cost food;Free activities;
We have a selection of games, jigsaws and books or people are welcome to bring their own project to work on. We may occasionally arrange activities or invite organisations who can provide useful information and advice to come along.
https://www.gateside-fife.org.uk
gatesidehall.fife@gmail.com
07793 940156
This venue has received Warm Spaces funding
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Leuchars Station Community Hall
Community Hall, Main Street, Leuchars, KY16 0JX
Opening hours • Wednesday: 0830-1230 • Friday: 0830-1230
What's on offer: Free tea/coffee;Free activities;Free/low cost food;
Pop along for breakfast cereals, rolls, fruit, soup, crumpets, cake, chocolate
LCC_Secretary@outlook.com
This venue has received Warm Spaces funding
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St Andrews Library
Church Square, St Andrews, KY16 9NN
Opening hours • Monday: 10am-12:30 and 1:30pm-5pm • Thursday: 10am-12:30 and 1:30pm-6pm • Friday: 10am-12:30 and 1:30pm-5pm • Saturday: 10am-12:30 and 1:30pm-3pm
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/
01334 659378
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St David's Centre
St David's Centre, 23 Albany Park, St Andrews, KY16 8BP
Opening hours • Monday: 8:30 - 4:30 • Tuesday: 8:30 - 4:30 • Wednesday: 8:30 - 4:30 • Thursday: 8:30 - 4:30 • Friday: 8:30 - 4:30 • Saturday: 8:30 - 4:30 • Sunday: Closed
What's on offer: Free activities;Free/low cost food;Free tea/coffee;Welfare support advice;
Free clothes and shoes
https://www.nefcommunityhub.org/
admin@nefcommunityhub.org
07792 941783
This venue has received Warm Spaces funding
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St Johns Church Hall
Bonnygate, Cupar, KY15 4BY
Opening hours • Wednesday: 10.30am-1.30pm
What's on offer: Free tea/coffee;Free/low cost food;
Bring your own activity. Signposting to other support services locally
https://www.facebook.com/StJohnsAndDairsieUnitedParishChurch/
stjohnshallcupar@outlook.com
07904 565370
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Tayside Institute Community Centre
90 - 92 High Street, Newburgh, Fife, KY14 6DA
Opening hours • Monday: 12 -6pm • Tuesday: 12 - 6pm • Wednesday: 12 - 6pm • Thursday: 12 - 6pm • Friday: 12 - 6pm • Saturday: closed • Sunday: closed
What's on offer: Free activities;Free/low cost food;
We will provide Hot Soup
Sharon.wilson-cn@fife.gov.uk
01337 840709
This venue has received Warm Spaces funding
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The Village Cafe
38 Main Street, Ceres, KY15 5NA
Opening hours • Tuesday: 10am-3pm
What's on offer: Free/low cost food;
https://optionsinlife.org/2022/12/13/doing-our-bit-to-keep-fifers-fed-this-winter/?fbclid=IwAR1_3R8gZwCrWQYv9uH5j8uW4f2ydGAb0k1k7TQlsKg3UWEo0N9KwH8zkd8
rob@optionsinlife.org
07776 526910
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 |
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Leuchars Primary School Leuchars | First Monday of the month - 3pm to 4.30pm |
Tayside Institute Community Centre (TICC) Newburgh | Tuesday - 9.30 to 11.30am |
County Buildings Cupar |
Tuesday - 2pm to 4pm Friday - 10am to 12pm Friday - 2pm to 4pm (appointment only) |
Town Hall Anstruther | Wednesday - 10am to 12pm |
Cosmos Centre St Andrews | Thursday - 2pm to 4pm |
Larick Centre | Last Friday of the month - 2.30pm to 4.30pm |
Use the map below to find locations and organisations near you.
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