South West Fife

Cost of living support

South West Fife Area

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.

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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.

  • 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/

  • Chill and Chat

    North Queensferry Community Complex, Brock Street, Queen Margaret's Playfing Fields, North Queensferry, KY11 1JD
    Community Café
    Pop along for coffee, cake and a chat with friends old and new
    Opening hours: Friday 3.00pm - 5.30pm
    Low cost
    www.nqcommunitycomplex.org.uk
    facilities@nqcommunitycomplex.org.uk
    01383 411381

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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
    Please note: Register through links on the facebook page, no new referrals being taken at the moment 08/02/21
    Donation
    www.facebook.com/groups/shieldsurplus

  • Saline and Steelend Fabulous Food Pantry

    Saline Community Centre, 13 Main Street, Saline, Dunfermline, KY12 9TL
    Community Fridge/Larder/Pantry
    Opening hours: Wednesdays 12pm - 2pm
    £4 donation
    01383 853762

  • The Food Hub

    Kincardine Community Centre, Anderson Lane, Kincardine FK10 4SF
    Community Fridge/Larder/Pantry
    A variety of food items, fresh fruit and vegetables and store cupboard essentials available.
    Opening hours: Tuesday 5.30pm - 7.00pm Wednesday 11.00am - 12 Noon
    £4 donation
    www.facebook.com/KincardineCA/
    kincardineca@gmail.com
    01259 730997

  • 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

  • Valleyfield Community Club Pantry

    Kinloss Court, Valleyfield, KY12 8RT
    Community Fridge/Larder/Pantry
    Opening hours: Tuesday 2-3pm
    £2.00 per bag surplus food

Cafe Inc

Cafe Inc is a free lunch club for children, young people and families in Fife. No need to book, no criteria, free for all. Venues across Fife. Just pop in and grab a bag of tasty food to go.

  • EATS Rosyth

     115a Queensferry Road , Rosyth KY11 2HE
    Hot meals and cold packed lunches
    Availability:
     Wednesday 11 October
     Wednesday 18 October
     14.30pm -16.30pm

  • Inverkeithing Primary

     Hillend Road, Inverkeithing KY11 1PL
    Hot meals and cold packed lunches
    Availability:
     Monday 9 October to Friday 13 October
     Monday 16 October to Friday 20 October
     11:45am - 1pm

  • Kincardine Community Centre

     Anderson Lane, Kincardine FK10 4SF
    Hot meals
    Availability:
     Monday 9 October and Thursday 12 October
     Monday 16 October and Thursday 19 October
     12pm - 2pm

  • Kings Road Primary

     King's Crescent, Rosyth KY11 2NH
    Hot meals and cold packed lunches
    Availability:
     Monday 9 October to Friday 13 October
     Monday 16 October to Friday 20 October
     11:45am - 1pm

  • Oakley Community Centre

     15 Station Rd, Oakley, Dunfermline KY12 9QF
    Hot meals and cold packed lunches (cold packed lunches only on Wednesdays)
    Availability:
     Monday 9 October, Wednesday 11 October and Friday 13 October
     Monday 16 October, Wednesday 18 October and Friday 20 October
     12.30pm - 2pm

  • Saline Community Centre

     13 Main Street, Saline KY12 9TL
    Hot meals and cold packed lunches
    Availability:
     Monday 9 October to Friday 13 October
     Monday 16 October to Friday 20 October
     11:45am - 1pm

  • That Place In The Bay

     10a Ridge Way, Dalgety Bay, Dunfermline KY11 9JN
    Hot meals and cold packed lunches
    Availability:
     Monday 9 October to Friday 13 October
     Monday 16 October to Friday 20 October
     12pm - 2pm

  • Valleyfield Community Club

     Kinloss Court, High Valleyfield KY12 8RT
    Hot meals and cold packed lunches
    Availability:
     Monday 9 October to Friday 13 October
     Monday 16 October to Friday 20 October
     12.30pm - 2pm

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.

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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/

  • 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

  • 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/

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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/

  • 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.

LocationDayTime Contact number
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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