Kirkcaldy company delivers big for Fife families – saving council thousands

Fife Council would like to thank the generosity of Kirkcaldy-based Instock Group, which has delivered food to Café Inc venues across Fife during the summer and October school holidays – saving the council approximately £2,500 in logistics costs each week.

Instock Group, a leading foodservice supplier, supported Café Inc venues in Levenmouth, Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes and North East Fife, ensuring children and families received nutritious meals during the October school break. The company also extended its support by delivering for free during three weeks of the summer holidays, helping the council maintain vital services during a time of increased demand.

Café Inc is a free lunch club run by Fife Council, offering healthy meals to children and young people during school breaks. It provides around 15,000 meals on average each week during school holidays and plays a key role in tackling child poverty and food insecurity across the region.

Michael Payne, Managing Director of Instock Group, said: “We believe every child should have at least one meal a day. Supporting Café Inc is part of our commitment to making sure that this happens in Fife. We’re proud to play a role in making sure children have access to good food, and we’ll continue to support initiatives that make a real difference.”

Councillor Linda Erskine, Fife Council spokesperson for Communities and Leisure, added: “We’re incredibly thankful to Instock Group for their generosity and community spirit. Their support has helped us reach families in Fife that we were having difficulty reaching and have ensured Café Inc continues to provide vital meals during the holidays. Partnerships like this show the power of local businesses in helping us build a fairer Fife.”

Café Inc venues operate during school holidays across Fife, with no booking required. Families are welcome to drop in and enjoy a free meal together.