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 Foodbank
Auchtermuchty Community Centre, 1 Distillery Street, Auchtermuchty KY14 7BY
Food Parcels
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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Colinsburgh Community Café & Food Hub
Colinsburgh Town Hall, 2 Main Street, Colinsburgh KY9 1LN
Community Fridge/Larder/Pantry
We provide a welcoming space in The Glen for the community to come along and connect with each other, build friendships, take part in activities and enjoy some hot food and refreshments.
Opening hours: Café and Surplus food: Tuesdays 10.30am to 12.00pm Surplus food only: Fridays 6.00pm to 6.30pm (min £2 donation) Check on Facebook as times can vary week to week
£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
Opening hours: Tuesdays 11.00am to 12.00 noon
Free
www.facebook.com/OurNEF
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Cupar Food Bank
21 St Catherine Street, Cupar, KY15 4TA
Food Bank
Opening hours: 10.30am to 11.30am
Free
cupar.foodbank.org.uk
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
Opening hours: Tuesdays. Contact to arrange collection.
Free
www.energi.org.uk/
recovery@energi.org.uk
01333 730 477
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East Neuk Eats! Anstruther Community Fridge
East Neuk Centre, Ladywalk, Anstruther, KY10 3EX
Community Fridge/Larder/Pantry
Fresh food in Fridge and Freezer
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.
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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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.
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.
Opening hours: Mondays 10.00am to 11.00pm
Free
www.facebook.com/taysideinstitute
01337 840 709
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Social Café
County Buildings, St Catherine 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: Fridays 10.00am to 12.00pm
Free
07921 288 423
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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: Monday to Friday 10.00am to 3.00pm
Free
www.facebook.com/CommunityHubNEF
nefcommunityhub@gmail.com
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.
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
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.
Opening hours: All parcels are delivered on a Wednesday afternoon. Any request for an emergency parcel is dealt with immediately.
Free
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.
Opening hours: Fridays 3.00pm to 4.00pm
Free or donation
www.facebook.com/tayportcommunityfridge/
01382 549727
Cafe Inc
Cafe Inc is a free lunch club for children, and young people. It provides tasty, healthy meals for our young people, while our schools are closed during the holidays. No need to book, just turn up. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult, who can also have a meal.
Please note Café Inc will not be available on Thursday 4 July due to UK election, as well as Monday 15 July due to public holiday.
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Auchtermuchty Community Centre
1 Distillery Street, Auchtermuchty
Cold packed lunches
Availability:
Monday to Friday
Throughout holidays
11.45am-1pm
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Cosmos Centre
Abbey Walk, St Andrews
Cold packed lunches
Availability:
Monday to Friday
14 to 18 October
12.30pm-1.30pm
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East Neuk Centre
Ladywalk, Anstruther
Cold packed lunches
Availability:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Throughout holidays
11.45am-1pm
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Gateside Memorial Hall
Main Street, Gateside
Cold packed lunches
Availability:
Tuesday
Throughout holidays
12.30pm-1.30pm
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Ladybank Youth Club
The Beeches, Ladybank
Cold packed lunches
Availability:
Tuesday and Thursday
Throughout holidays
12.30pm-1.30pm
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Larick Centre, Tayport
Shanwell Road, Tayport
Cold packed lunches
Availability:
Tuesday and Thursday
Throughout holidays
12pm -1pm
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Leuchars Station Tea Room
Leuchars Community Centre, Tutor Road, Leuchars
Cold packed lunches
Availability:
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
Throughout holidays
12pm - 1pm
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St Columbas Primary School
North Union Street, Cupar
Hot food and cold packed lunches
Availability:
Monday to Friday
Throughout holidays
11.45am-1pm
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St Monans Primary School
Hope Place, St Monans
Hot food and cold packed lunches
Availability:
Monday to Friday
Throughout holidays
11.45am-1pm
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Tayside Institute
90-92 High Street, Newburgh
Hot Mon, Wed, Friday cold Tues, Thur
Availability:
Monday to Friday
Throughout holidays
11.45am-1pm
Warm Welcome/ 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.
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 Community Centre Leuchars | First Monday of the month - 1pm to 3pm |
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Tayside Institute Community Centre (TICC) Newburgh | Tuesday (4 weekly) - 10am to 12pm |
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County Buildings Cupar |
Tuesday - 2pm to 4pm Friday - 10am to 12pm Friday - 2pm to 4pm (appointment only) |
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Town Hall Anstruther | Wednesday - 10am to 12pm |
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Cosmos Centre St Andrews | Thursday - 2pm to 4pm |
Larick Centre | Last Friday of the month - 2pm to 4pm |
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