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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Blairhall Community Centre Pantry
0-12 Wilson St, Blairhall, Dunfermline, KY12 9PS
Community Fridge/Larder/Pantry
FairShare - thursdays 11:30 -2 - onwards. £4 per bag of fresh fruit/veg and £2 per bag food products for blairhall resisidents. outwith blairhall bags cost £6
Opening hours: Thursday 11:30-2pm
£3.00 per bag surplus food and £3.00 per bag fruit and veg
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Canary Canteen
Valleyfield Community Club, Kinloss Court, Valleyfield, KY12 8RT
Low Cost Hot Meals
low cost 3 course meals, home baking, tea and coffee. Available to everyone.Donation towards costs if in position to do so (pay what you can afford system) (weekly menu up on fb page)
Opening hours: Open thursdays 12-2.
Donation
www.facebook.com/valleyfieldclub/
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Chill and Chat Café
North Queensferry Community Complex, Brock St, Queen Margaret's Playing Fields, North Queensferry, KY11 1JD
Community Café
Opening hours: Friday 3 - 5.30pm
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Community Shop & Café 'Food for Thought' (Inverkeithing Trust)
Ballast Bank Community Centre, Preston Crescent, Inverkeithing, KY11 1DS
Community Fridge/Larder/Pantry
Open to all - choose from the fresh, frozen, bakery, tinned & dried food + toiletries/cleaning products available. Shop: £4 per bag or donation Café: Tea/Coffee/Cake - 50p Hot rolls/toastie - £1
Opening hours: Wednesdays 10am - 12pm
£4.00 per bag or donation
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EATS Rosyth Community Hub
8 Aberlour Street, Rosyth, KY11 2RD
Community Fridge/Larder/Pantry
Free/Donation/Affordable meals. Offering affordable food on a donation (pay as you feel) basis. Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm. Friday Night Takeaway (soup and a main) £2 donation, children eat free.
Opening hours: Monday - Wednesday 10am - 3pm; Friday 10am - 4.30pm with Friday takeaway served at 5pm Closed: Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
Donation
info@eatsrosyth.org.uk
07782 848705
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Inverkeithing Food Bank
The Friary (next to the Civic Centre), Queen Street, Inverkeithing, KY11 1LS
Food Bank
(referral only)We offer 3 days food, 3 meals per day per person on the referral voucher. We also give toiletries, nappies, pet food etc. https://dunfermline.foodbank.org.uk/
Opening hours: Tues Thurs 4-6 pm
Free
dunfermline.foodbank.org.uk/
info@dunfermline.foodbank.org.uk
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Rosyth Food Bank
Parish Church, Queensferry Road, Rosyth, KY11 2PQ
Food Bank
(referral only)We offer 3 days food, 3 meals per day per person on the referral voucher. We also give toiletries, nappies, pet food etc.
Opening hours: Mon Wed Fri 4-6 pm
Free
dunfermline.foodbank.org.uk/
info@dunfermline.foodbank.org.uk
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Rosyth Parish Church
Rosyth Parish Church, 82a Queensferry Road, Rosyth KY11 2PQ
Low Cost Hot Meals
Tea, Coffee and hot filled rolls available.
Opening hours: Friday 12pm - 2.30pm
Free or donation
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S.H.I.E.L.D
Surplus Food
Surplus Food Waste is a community group that works with supermarkets and retailers to provide much needed surplus food waste to those who need it most. We do this by organising surplus popups in public community areas.
Opening hours: Information of pop up locations with dates and times avaialable on Facebook page
Donation
www.facebook.com/groups/shieldsurplus
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Saline and Steelend Fabulous Food Pantry
Saline Community Centre 13 Main Street Saline Dunfermline Fife KY12 9TL
Community Fridge/Larder/Pantry
Opening hours: Wednesday from 12-2pm
£4 donation
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The Food Hub
Kincardine Community Centre, Anderson Lane, FK10 4SF
Food Bank
Opening hours: Tuesday night 5.30pm - 7.00pm and Wednesday morning from 11am until 12noon
£4 donation
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Tower Pantry
Oakley Community Centre, Station Road, Oakley, Dunfermline, KY12 9QF
Community Fridge/Larder/Pantry
fresh fruit and veg, tins and other everyday foods made up in bags and a minimum of £3 donation is asked for. These are then handed out at the centre door.
Opening hours: Wednesday from 12pm - 2pm but, finishes when food is gone. It goes quickly
Minimum £3.00 donation
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Valleyfield Community Club Pantry
Kinloss Court, Valleyfield, KY12 8RT
Community Fridge/Larder/Pantry
Opening hours: Tuesday 2-3pm
£2.00 per bag surplus food
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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Cairneyhill Church
3 Main St, Cairneyhill, Fife, KY128QT
Opening hours • Wednesday: 1.30pm to 5pm
What's on offer: Free tea/coffee;Free activities;
Alternate weeks will have a community cinema screening
https://www.cairneyhillchurch.org.uk https://www.facebook.com/people/Cairneyhill-Parish-Church/100064600873413/
doug.hay@btinternet.com
07900 891957
This venue has received Warm Spaces funding
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Dalgety Bay Library
Regents Way, Dalgety Bay, KY11 9UY
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-7pm • Friday: 10am-12:30pm and 1:30pm-5pm • Saturday: 10am-2pm
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/
01383 602364
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Gellet Hall, Limekilns
Limekilns Parish Church, Church Street, Limekilns, KY11 3HT
Opening hours • Wednesday: 2pm - 4pm
Church Tea room every Wednesday from 2pm to 4pm
What's on offer: Free/low cost food;
Church Tea room every Wednesday from 2pm to 4pm
https://www.limekilnschurch.org/tearoom
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Grow West Fife @ Blair Castle
Grow West Fife, Walled Garden, Blair Castle, Culross KY12 8JW
Opening hours • Monday: 10am - 2pm • Tuesday: N/A • Wednesday: N/A • Thursday: 10am - 2pm • Friday: 10.30-2pm Friday Lunch Club • Saturday: 10am-2pm • Sunday: N/A
We are looking at opening 10am-2pm on Tuesdays in January too but please check for all sessions on our Facebook group.
What's on offer: Free tea/coffee;Free activities;Free/low cost food;
We're a community garden which grows food for people in need, supports people growing their own fruit and veg and offers informal workshops on how to make cheap, tasty and nutritious meals in our kitchen. We have two heated social spaces - our garden kitchen and greenhouse - in a beautiful walled garden overlooking the Forth. All welcome to join in activities or just come along, eat, drink and chat in the warm!
Booking required • Must book for Friday lunch club - it's free but we need to know how many people are coming - Via Grow West Fife Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/398691724453755/ or phone/text/whatssapp Pamela on 07469 237442. All other times below, no booking required.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/398691724453755/
hello@growwestfife.org
07649 23744
This venue has received Warm Spaces funding
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Inverkeithing Civic Centre
10 Queen Street, Inverkeithing, KY11 1LS
Opening hours • Monday: 9am to 5pm • Tuesday: 9am to 5pm. Welfare Support 1 to 3pm • Wednesday: 9am to 5pm • Thursday: 9am to 5pm • Friday: 9am to 5pm
What's on offer: Welfare support advice;Free activities;
Local Services and Library. Welfare Support Available every Tuesday between 1 - 3pm
https://www.fife.gov.uk/facilities/
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North Queensferry Community Complex
North Queensferry Community Complex, Brock Street, North Queensferry, KY11 1JD
Opening hours • Monday: 6.30am to 7.30pm, 6.30pm to 8pm • Tuesday: 7pm to 9.30pm • Wednesday: 9am to 11am, 3.30pm to 6.30pm • Thursday: 9am to 12 noon, 5.30pm to 9.30pm • Friday: 9am to 11am, 3.0pm to 6.30pm
Warm space will be available from January 2023. Social Cafe every Wedensday and Friday evening
What's on offer: Free tea/coffee;Free/low cost food;Free activities;
Available from January 2023
This venue has received Warm Spaces funding
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Oakley Community Centre
Station Road, Oakley, KY12 9QF
Opening hours • Monday: 9am to 9pm • Tuesday: 9am to 9pm • Wednesday: 9am to 9pm • Thursday: 9am to 9pm. Welfare Support 1 to 3pm • Friday: 9am to 9pm
What's on offer: Free/low cost food;Welfare support advice;
Community Pantry and Community Cafe every Wednesday. Welfare Support available every Thursday between 1 - 3pm
https://www.fife.gov.uk/facilities/
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Parkgate Community Centre
Parkgate, Rosyth, KY11 2JW
Opening hours • Monday: 8am to 10pm • Tuesday: 8am to 10pm • Wednesday: 8am to 10pm • Thursday: 8am to 10pm • Friday: 8am to 10pm
What's on offer: Welfare support advice;Free tea/coffee;
Welfare Support on a Wednesday 10am to 12noon
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Rosyth Community Hub
8 Aberlour Street, Rosyth KY11 2RD
Opening hours • Thursday: 17:00-19:00
What's on offer: Free/low cost food;Free tea/coffee;Free activities;Welfare support advice;
We'll be serving a two course dinner, and we'll be playing bingo!
Booking required • We'll be taking bookings every week for each Thursday Warm Spaces session, so come along to Rosyth Community Hub to get your name on the list for that week or phone us on 01383 414756.
https://www.facebook.com/rosythcommunityhub
info@eatsrosyth.org.uk
01383 414756
This venue has received Warm Spaces funding
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Rosyth Eats
117/119 Park Road, Rosyth, KY11 2QT
Opening hours • Monday: 9am to 6pm • Tuesday: 9am to 6pm • Wednesday: 9am to 6pm • Friday: 9am to 6pm • Saturday: 9am to 6pm • Sunday: 9am to 6pm
What's on offer: Free tea/coffee;Free/low cost food;
Community led charity which grows and shares food and helps the environment along with education and nutritional advice.
https://eatsrosyth.org.uk
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Rosyth Library
Parkgate, Rosyth, KY11 2JW
Opening hours • Monday: 10am-12:30pm and 1:30pm-5pm • Tuesday: 10am-12:30pm and 1:30pm-5pm • Wednesday: 10am-12:30pm and 1:30pm-5pm • Thursday: 11am-12:30pm and 1:30pm-7pm • Saturday: 10am-2pm
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/
01383 602370
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Rosyth Parish Church
82a Queensferry Road, Rosyth, KY11 2PQ
Opening hours • Friday: 12 noon to 2.30pm
What's on offer: Free tea/coffee;Free/low cost food;
Tea/Coffee and a hot filled roll
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The Stables Community Hub
The Stables, Balgownie West, Culross, Fife, KY12 8JL
Opening hours • Monday: 10am-12pm • Tuesday: 10am-12pm • Wednesday: 10am-2pm • Thursday: 10am until 6pm
The days and time above will start early January. We launch our Warm Spaces on Friday 23rd December from 6pm. We may open our doors on days over the festive period but these will be advertised on Facebook.
What's on offer: Free tea/coffee;Free/low cost food;Free activities;
We have asked for ideas from our community on what they want the warm space to be. We have Wi-Fi for home workers and a quiet space for readers upstairs. We have a cafe style set up downstairs and a TV room.
https://www.facebook.com/TheStablesCulross
culrossstablescommunityhub@gmail.com
07799 065351
This venue has received Warm Spaces funding
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Valleyfield Community Centre
Abbey Street, High Valleyfield, KY12 8UA
Opening hours • Monday: 9am to 9pm • Tuesday: 9am to 9pm • Wednesday: 9am to 9pm • Thursday: 9am to 9pm • Friday: 9am to 9pm
What's on offer: Welfare support advice;
Welfare Support advice is available on a Tuesday from 10am - 12 noon
https://www.fife.gov.uk/facilities/
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Valleyfield Community Club
Kinloss Court, High Valleyfield, KY12 8RT
Opening hours • Monday: 9am to 8pm • Tuesday: 9am to 8pm • Wednesday: 9am to 8pm • Thursday: 9am to 8pm • Friday: 9am to 8pm
Community Cafe 10am to 1pm. Canary Canteen 12noon to 1.30pm. Pantry every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 10am - 1pm
What's on offer: Free tea/coffee;Free/low cost food;Free activities;
Gym and gym class facilities available.
https://www.facebook.com/ValleyfieldCommunityClubandGarden/
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 | Contact number |
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| Valleyfield Centre | Tuesday | 10am to 12pm | Angela 07515 291123 Leanne 07985 739452 |
| Civic Centre Inverkeithing | Tuesday | 1pm to 3pm | Angela 07515 291123 Leanne 07985 739452 |
| Parkgate Rosyth Centre | Wednesday | 10am to 12pm | Angela 07515 291123 Leanne 07985 739452 |
| Kincardine Centre | Wednesday | 1pm to 3pm | Angela 07515 291123 Leanne 07985 739452 |
| Oakley Centre | Thursday | 1pm to 3pm | Angela 07515 291123 Leanne 07985 739452 |
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