How it works
Kirkcaldy Foodbank relies on a range of support to keep our operations running. We couldn't do it without the great services we work alongside and the care and compassion of the community of Kirkcaldy.
Support from the community
Local organisations such as schools, local supermarkets, churches and faith groups collect donations of non-perishable foods for the foodbank, from anyone who wants to donate.
Food is collected from these places by volunteers and taken to the foodbank. Additionally, we rely on a high amount of cash donations to buy extra food. Volunteers collect the food from donation points, then make up food packages at the foodbank. Fife Council's Community Payback team transports the packages to our distribution points.
Anyone can come to us for support
Unlike some foodbanks that operate with complicated referral systems, we do not believe in putting up barriers to support for people who are facing a crisis situation. Anyone in need can come to one of our foodbank locations during our opening hours and receive a free emergency food parcel. We listen to them about what's going on in their life and ask if they would like to talk to a professional about it.
We try to support people out of their situations
We signpost people to the appropriate support services for their situation. We encourage them to speak to our on-site CARF and social services support workers during our drop-in sessions to help them improve their situations.
We use our data to contribute to change
We try to be a voice for the people we support and advocate for change. We do this by working in partnership with other organisations, contributing data and feedback to research projects, targeting politicians, running campaigns and educating people on the issues surrounding poverty.
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