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People can go hungry for many different reasons from redundancy to getting an unexpected bill when on a low income.
Should you find yourself in this position, food banks can provide short term access to emergency food and support for people experiencing a crisis.
Food banks are non-profit organisations that receive publicly donated food which is then sorted by volunteers and distributed as food parcels. The simple service of providing enough food for a few days can relieve stress, and prevent crime and family breakdown.
Several charitable organisations have set up food banks in Fife. Customers in crisis may be referred to a food bank by:
- Fife Council's Welfare Fund team (tel. 0300 555 0265),
- their Social Worker,
- Citizens Advice & Rights Fife
Some GPs and health visitors can also refer you.
Other initiatives in Fife where you can access free or low-cost healthy food include community cafes, community fridges / pantries, and community growing spaces. Follow the links below to find out more.
Fife Health and Social Care Partnership, Health Promotion (Food and Health Team) have kindly provided some affordable, healthy, quick and very easy basic recipes that you might find useful - see publications at bottom of this page.
| Dunfermline Foodbank Dickson House Centre Dickson Street Dunfermline KY12 7SL | 07580 231 286 dunfermlinefoodbank@gmail.com Open Monday, Wednesday and Friday Between 4pm and 6pm | Voucher - Issued by partner agencies exchanged for 3 day food parcel. Max of 3 vouchers in 6 month |
| Rosyth Foodbank Rosyth Parish Church Queensferry Road Rosyth KY11 2PQ | 07580 231 286 foodbankinrosyth@gmail.com Open Monday, Wednesday and Friday Between 4pm and 6pm | Voucher - Issued by partner agencies exchanged for 3 day food parcel. Max of 3 vouchers in 6 month |
| Rosyth Community Hub 8 Aberlour St Rosyth KY11 2RD | 07513 313251 Mon & Tues 930-3pm | Food items offered throughout the week eg. Bread, tinned food, frozen meal portions and every Thursday and Friday a 3 course community meal 5-7pm on a pay as you feel basis. Kids always eat free, adults donate if they wish. |
Inverkeithing Foodbank Old Townhouse 2 Townhall Street Inverkeithing KY11 1LX | 07580 231 286 Open Tuesday and Thursday Between 4 pm and 6 pm | Voucher - Issued by partner agencies exchanged for 3 day food parcel Max of 3 vouchers in 6 month |
Benarty Foodbank BRAG Enterprises Crosshill Business Centre Mains Street Crosshill KY5 8BJ | 07580 231 286 Open Monday, Wednesday and Friday Between 4 pm – 6 pm | Voucher - Issued by partner agencies exchanged for 3 day food parcel Max of 3 vouchers in 6 month |
Cowdenbeath Foodbank The Fountain Meeting Rooms Broad Street Cowdenbeath KY4 8JA | 07580 231 286 Open Tuesday and Thursday Between 4 pm – 6 pm | Voucher - Issued by partner agencies exchanged for 3 day food parcel Max of 3 vouchers in 6 month |
| Levenmouth Foodbank Methil Evangelical Church Bowling Green Street Methil KY8 3DH | 07966 502 854 Open Monday and Friday Between 4 pm and 6 pm Café Connect (for a cuppa and a chat) Tuesdays from 10 am to 12 noon The Livingroom (for food, fun and friendship) 1stFriday of every month – themed food night – 7 pm to 9 pm | Voucher - Issued by partner agencies exchanged for 3 day food parcel Max of 3 vouchers in 6 month |
Glenrothes Foodbank Caledonia House Pentland Park Saltire Centre Glenrothes KY6 2AQ | 01592 631088 info@glenrothes.foodbank.org.uk Open Monday, Wednesday and Friday Between 1pm and 4.45pm | Voucher - Issued by partner agencies exchanged for 3 day food parcel Max of 3 vouchers in 6 month |
Cupar Foodbank 21 St Catherine Street Cupar KY15 4TA | 07474 453153 Open: Monday 11 am – 3 pm | Voucher - Issued by partner agencies exchanged for 3 day food parcel Max of 3 vouchers in 6 month |
| Kirkcaldy Foodbank | St Bryce Church, St Brycedale Avenue, Kirkcaldy, KY1 1ET 10 am to 4 pm Open Friday 10 am to 3 pm (closed from 1pm on 14th July re-opening 31st July) Linton Lane Centre, Linton Lane, Kirkcaldy, KY2 6LF– Open Monday to Friday 10 am to 12.30 pm Salvation Army, The Mercat, 125 High Street, Kirkcaldy, KY1 1LW Open Monday and Wednesday 2.30 pm to 3.30 pm and Friday 2 pm to 3 pm Potter About Café, 253 High Street, Burntisland, KY3 9AQ Open Monday to Saturday 4pm to 5 pm (For customer residing in Burntisland and Kinghorn only) | Customers can attend any of these venues and request a food parcel |
Linton Lane Community Centre Linton Lane Kirkcaldy | Community Sunday Lunch 12.30 pm to 2.00 pm Free of charge To book phone 01592 643816 or emailsupport@hostinghope.uk | Last Sunday of the month 25th February 2018 25th March 2018 29th April 2018 27th May 2018 24th June 2018 29th July 2018 26th August 2018 30th September 2018 28th October 2018 25th November 2018 25th December 2018 |
| Taybridgehead Foodbank | Covers Tayport, Newport, Wormit, Gauldry, Balmerino and surrounding areas. | Phone 0300 555 0265 for a referral |
East Neuk Foodbank Anstruther Church School Green Anstruther | eastneukfoodbank@gmail.com tel no: 01333 310156 (answer machine outside opening hours)Open Tuesday - 12 noon to 4pm Thursday - 4 pm to 6pm Facebook – East Neuk Foodbank | All welcome for teas and coffees. Laptops with WiFi connections available |
Storehouse The Vineyard Centre 62a Largo Road St Andrews, KY16 8RP | Tel: 01334 474940 Open Tuesday and Thursdays from 11 am to 1 pm. | Phone 0300 555 0265 for a referral |
Home 4 Good Resource Centres 16 East Burnside, 34 Commercial Road, Segal House, Marwood House, | Tel: 01334 659390 Email: Cupar.home4good@fife.gov.uk Tel: 01334 659391 Email: Leven.home4good@fife.gov.uk Tel: 01383 602388 Email: Dunfermline.home4good@fife.gov.uk Tel: 01592 583394 | Can give Food Parcels toHOMELESScustomers only. Phone first to check availability |
| Baptist Church Whytescauseway Kirkcaldy | Thursday 11.30 am to 2 pm Soup and toasties - £1.00 | |
| St Ninians Parish Church Charity Shop & Café Unit 4 - 5 Glenwood Centre Glenrothes KY6 1PA | 01592 755321 Open Monday to Friday 10 am – 4 pm | Low cost meals in café and charity shop offers low cost clothing and household items |
| St Kenneth’s Parish Church Smart Hall Junction of Cupar Road and Denhead Kennoway KY8 5LR | Wednesday evening 5 30 pm to 6.30 pm | Free three course meal to those who are homeless or in need. |
| St Bryces Church St Brycedale Avenue Kirkcaldy KY1 1ET | Open Monday to Thursday 10 am to 4 pm Open Friday 10 am to 3 pm | Offer Soup and Sandwiches at low cost |
| Cupar Lighthouse 63 Bonnygate Cupar KY15 5YH | 01334 656287 Open Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm Food served until 3pm | Coffee shop and book shop Low cost meals & chat |
| Old Parish Church Old Parish Church Centre Short Lane Cupar | Open Monday from 11.45 am to 1.15 pm | Supply lunch |
| ENeRGI (East Fife Recovery Group Initiative) 32 East Street St Monans KY10 2AT | Always check availability of food before completing the referral form in the Advisor Information folder Tel 01333 730477 Open from 10 am to 3 pm Mon to Fri |
Cowdenbeath Area
| Oor Wee Cafe Kelty Community Centre Main Street Kelty KY4 0AQ | Open Tuesdays 12 noon – 2 pm | Soup & Stovies - donation only Also have surplus food from Tesco, Co-op and Stephen the Bakers - all available for a donation to the cafe. |
Glenrothes Area
| St Ninians Parish Church Charity Shop & Café Unit 4 - 5 Glenwood Centre Glenrothes KY6 1PA | 01592 755321 Open Monday to Friday 10 am – 4 pm | Low cost meals in café and charity shop offers low cost clothing and household items |
| St Columba's Church Rothes Road Glenrothes KY6 1BN | Grapevine Cafe Open every Wednesday afternoon 01592 742233 minister@st-columbas.com | Home baking, tea and coffee |
Kirkcaldy Area
| Linton Lane Community Centre Linton Lane Kirkcaldy | Community Sunday Lunch 12.30 pm to 2.00 pm Free of charge To book phone 01592 643816 or email support@hostinghope.uk | Last Sunday of the month |
| Baptist Church Whytescauseway Kirkcaldy | Phone 01592 265580 Open Thursday 11.30 am to 2 pm | Community Café |
| Redemption Church Victoria Road Kirkcaldy KY1 1DJ | Saturday 12 noon until 2pm approx | Hot food provided and emergency food - signposting to Kirkcaldy Foodbank for further help |
| St Bryces Church St Brycedale Avenue Kirkcaldy KY1 1ET (opposite Fife College) | Open Monday to Thursday 10 am to 4 pm Open Friday 10 am to 3 pm | Offer soup and sandwiches at low cost |
| Bennochy Parish Church 3 Elgin Street Kirkcaldy KY2 5HR | 01592 201723 Community Café Every Thursday 11am- 2pm | Low cost snacks and meals |
| Kirkcaldy Methodist Church St Clair Street Kirkcaldy KY1 2BS | Phone 07432231463 Open every Thursday 12.30pm - 2pm openrooms.kmc@gmail.com | Community Cafe |
| Kirkcaldy Free Church 191 St Clair Street Kirkcaldy KY1 2BX | Phone 01592 654746 Open every second Saturday 10 am - 12 pm | Community Cafe |
Levenmouth Area
| Levenmouth Foodbank Methil Evangelical Church Bowling Green Street Methil KY8 3DH | 07966 502 854 levenmouthfoodbank@gmail.com | Café Connect (for a cuppa and a chat) Tuesdays from 10 am to 12 noonThe Livingroom(for food, fun and friendship)1stFriday of every month – themed food night – 7 pm to 9 pm |
| St Kenneth’s Parish ChurchSmart Hall Junction of Cupar Road and Denhead Kennoway KY8 5LR | Wednesday evenings 5 30 pm to 6.30 pm | Free three course meal to those who are homeless or in need. |
| Wellesley Parish Church 331 Wellesley Road Methil KY8 3BT | 01333 423147 Tuesday lunches | |
| Bethany Christian Trust 213 - 217 Wellesley Road Leven KY8 3BN; | Bethany Pop In Every Wednesday 12pm-2pm 01333 305367 info@bethanychristiantrust.com |
North East Fife
| Cupar Lighthouse 63 Bonnygate Cupar KY15 5YH | 01334 656287 Open Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm Food served until 3pm | Coffee shop and book shop Low cost meals & chat |
| Old Parish Church Old Parish Church Centre Short Lane Cupar | Open Monday from 11.45 am to 1.15 pm | Supply lunch |
South West Fife
| Rosyth Community Hub 8 Aberlour St Rosyth KY11 2RD | Tel: 07513 313251 Monday - 930-3pm and surplus sandwiches 5:15-6pm Tuesday - 9:30-3pm Wednesday- 9:30-3pm and surplus sandwiches 5 :15-6pm Thursday - 10-7pm Friday - 3-7pm Saturday- 9-12 Sunday - Closed www.facebook.com/rosythcommunityhub | Food items offered throughout the week eg. Bread, tinned food, frozen meal portions and every Thursday and Friday a 3 course community meal 5-7pm on a pay as you feel basis. Kids always eat free, adults donate if they wish. |
| Kincardine Café Connect Kincardine Community Centre Anderson Lane Kincardine FK10 4SF | Monday and Wednesday 12 noon until 1.30 pm | They don't offer on a pay what you can basis, but they do provide hot food for low prices - macaroni, baked potato £2.50, and cakes 65p etc |
| Oakley Community Café Oakley Community Centre Station Road Oakley KY12 9QF | Friday 12 noon until 1.30pm | This operates on a pay what you can basis. |
| Valleyfield Canary Canteen Valleyfield Social Club High Valleyfield Dunfermline KY12 8RT | Thursday 12 noon until 1.30 pm | This operates on a pay what you can basis. |
| Castle Community Cafe Blairhall Community Centre 10-12 Wilson Street Blairhall | Thursday 11.30 am to 1.30 pm | Fresh tasty food that won't break the bank |
| Food for Families (F3) project | Phone or text 07518 902602 Email f3gillespiechurch@gmail.com Facebook foodforfamiliesdunfermline | Free fresh food for any family in Dunfermline, West Fife, Benarty and Lochgelly during school holidays. No referral needed. Families must have children of school age and under living with them. |
| Cardenden Play Scheme Cardenden Primary School Carden Avenue Cardenden | Referring agencies can contact Fife Childcare Services: 01592 583145 or childcare.services@fife.gov.uk. | Run by Fife Childcare Services. Families should contact the school’s Head Teacher in the first instance |
| Cowdenbeath Play Scheme Cowdenbeath Primary School Broad Street Cowdenbeath | Referring agencies can contact Fife Childcare Services: 01592 583145 or childcare.services@fife.gov.uk. | Run by Fife Childcare Services. Families should contact the school’s Head Teacher in the first instance |
| Kelty Play Scheme Kelty Community Centre 92 Main Street Kelty | Referring agencies can contact Fife Childcare Services: 01592 583145 or childcare.services@fife.gov.uk | Run by Fife Childcare Services. Families should contact the school’s Head Teacher in the first instance |
Dunfermline Area
| Food for Families (F3) project | Phone or text 07518 902602 Email f3gillespiechurch@gmail.com Facebook foodforfamiliesdunfermline | Free fresh food for any family in Dunfermline, West Fife, Benarty and Lochgelly during school holidays. No referral needed. Families must have children of school age and under living with them. |
| Dunfermline Play Scheme Carnegie Primary School Pittsburgh Road Dunfermline | Referring agencies can contact Fife Childcare Services: 01592 583145 or childcare.services@fife.gov.uk | Run by Fife Childcare Services. Families should contact the school’s Head Teacher in the first instance. |
Glenrothes Area
| Glenrothes Play Scheme Southwood Primary School Marchmont Crescent Glenrothes | Referring agencies can contact Fife Childcare Services: 01592 583145 or childcare.services@fife.gov.uk | Run by Fife Childcare Services. Families should contact the school’s Head Teacher in the first instance |
| Collydean Granary Baptist Church/Community Centre Torphins Avenue Glenrothes KY7 6UL | Tuesday and Wednesday in every school holiday Phone : 07443499644 Email: colldean@gmail.com | £1.50 per person, Free for families on school meals 12.30-1.30 |
Kirkcaldy Area
| The Cottage Family Centre 29 - 31 Cawdor Crescent Kirkcaldy | Mondays and Wednesdays Food served from 11.30 am - 1.30 pm Packed lunches available | Eat for free during the October Holidays For families on a low income with children up to the age of 16 years. |
| The Cottage Cafe Happy Days St Clair Street Kirkcaldy | Tuesdays and Thursdays Food served from 11.30 am - 1.30 pm Hot food served | Eat for free during the October Holidays For families on a low income with children up to the age of 16 years. |
| The Cottage Cafe Philip Hall Links Street Kirkcaldy | Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays Food served from 11.30 am - 1.30 pm Packed Lunch Bags | Eat for free during the October Holidays For families on a low income with children up to the age of 16 years |
| Kirkcaldy Play Scheme Templehall Community Centre Beauly Place Kirkcaldy | Referring agencies can contact Fife Childcare Services: 01592 583145 or childcare.services@fife.gov.uk | Run by Fife Childcare Services. Families should contact the school’s Head Teacher in the first instance |
Levenmouth Area
| Leven Centre Commercial Road Leven | From 8th October to 19th October Every Monday, Tuesday & Friday From 10 am to 11.30 am | October Holiday Family Breakfast Club Free. |
| Leven & Buckhaven Play Scheme St Agatha's RC Primary School Park Drive Leven | Referring agencies can contact Fife Childcare Services: 01592 583145 or childcare.services@fife.gov.uk | Run by Fife Childcare Services. Families should contact the school’s Head Teacher in the first instance |
| Buckhaven Centre Kinnear Street Buckhaven | From 8th October to 19th October Monday to Friday 10 am - 11 am | October Holiday Breakfast Club Toast, cereal, fruit juice and fresh fruit available - Free |
North East Fife Area
| Auchtermuchty Play Scheme Ladybank Youth Club / Community Centre Ladybank (NB children are collected from Auchtermuchty and transported to Ladybank) | Referring agencies can contact Fife Childcare Services: 01592 583145 or childcare.services@fife.gov.uk | Run by Fife Childcare Services. Families should contact the school’s Head Teacher in the first instance |
| Kimlaron Play Scheme Kilmaron Special School Cupar | Referring agencies can contact Fife Childcare Services: 01592 583145 or childcare.services@fife.gov.uk | Run by Fife Childcare Services. Families should contact the school’s Head Teacher in the first instance |
| Newport Play Scheme Scout Hall Newport on Tay | Referring agencies can contact Fife Childcare Services: 01592 583145 or childcare.services@fife.gov.uk | Run by Fife Childcare Services. Families should contact the school’s Head Teacher in the first instance |
| Cupar Family Learning Roadshow Westfield Family Nurture Centre Cupar | On both Fridays of school holidays Between 10 am and 12 noon | Offering lunch to families and giving the lots of free opportunities for families to take part in. |
South West Fife Area
| Inverkeithing Play Scheme Inverkeithing Primary School Inverkeithing | Referring agencies can contact Fife Childcare Services: 01592 583145 or childcare.services@fife.gov.uk | Run by Fife Childcare Services. Families should contact the school’s Head Teacher in the first instance |
| Rosyth Play Scheme Camdean Primary School Rosyth | Referring agencies can contact Fife Childcare Services: 01592 583145 or childcare.services@fife.gov.uk | Run by Fife Childcare Services. Families should contact the school’s Head Teacher in the first instance |
| West Fife Villages Play Scheme Inzievar/Holy Name Primary Schools Station Road Oakley | Referring agencies can contact Fife Childcare Services: 01592 583145 or childcare.services@fife.gov.uk | Run by Fife Childcare Services. Families should contact the school’s Head Teacher in the first instance |
| The Wing Hillend Road Inverkeithing | Tuesday 9th, Wednesday 10th and Thursday 11th October From 1 pm to 4pm | Free of charge Activities include swimming, art and crafts. |
Smart Cooking - Making the most of meals and your budget
For people in the Kirkcaldy area and some local villages who may benefit from this support. Run by Greener Kirkcaldy in conjunction with Fife Council Community Food team.
Click here for more information
Fife Edible and Tasty Spaces
Promotes growing vegetables, fruit and flowers in public spaces for the public to harvest for free.
Click here for more information.
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