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Kirkcaldy Foodbank is a registered charity, operating across Kirkcaldy to support people experiencing food insecurity and help prevent poverty. It operates over three hubs, with 110 volunteers, ensuring that there is access to food across five days for those who need it. The foodbank works with a range of partners, referring foodbank customers for additional support which helps them address wider poverty issues and reduces the need for the foodbank. This might include welfare

Kirkcaldy Foodbank held its 2026 AGM in Pathhead Parish Church on Wednesday, April 15. Secretary Neill Mitchell welcomed an audience of about 35, including special guests Darren Forbes from the Shambolics, Lewis Stevenson of Raith Rovers, and Ann Oliver from Innes Johnston Solicitors. Neill then introduced chair Norah Smith to give her 2025 report. Norah thanked the volunteers, supporters and members present for their contribution to the work of the foodbank over the last 12

Raith Rovers players Dylan Easton and Lewis Stevenson will be among the special guests at Kirkcaldy Foodbank’s annual general meeting later this month. The AGM is open to the public and will be held at Pathhead Parish Church, Church Street, Kirkcaldy, on Wednesday, April 15, at 7pm. The meeting will include a report by new chair Norah Smith on the foodbank’s activities in 2025, consideration of the annual accounts and the election/re-election of the charity’s trustees. T

Kirkcaldy Foodbank is organising a fundraising quiz afternoon. The event will be held at Victoria Bowling Club, Victoria Gardens, Kirkcaldy, on the afternoon of Sunday, March 22, starting at 4pm. Tickets cost just £5 per person, and are available from foodbank volunteers or at the door on the day. Why not put a team together and come along and enjoy a fun afternoon?

Kirkcaldy Foodbank is appealing to local people and businesses to mark World Day of Social Justice by donating food or money. The appeal comes as the charity continues fund-raising as it battles food cost pressures . Observed annually on February 20, World Day of Social Justice aims to raise awareness of the need to build fairer, more equitable societies. Launched in 2009, the global event was founded by the United Nations General Assembly and includes efforts to tackle i

Kirkcaldy Foodbank has elected a new chair. Norah Smith replaces Angela Campbell, who has stepped down after more than a year in the position. Norah was confirmed as chair with immediate effect at a board meeting this week. Ann Connell remains vice-chair. Angela decided the time was right to step back from the role and focus on operational matters. She remains a trustee and volunteer team lead. Although Norah is relatively new to the foodbank, having joined the board last

Kirkcaldy Foodbank has paid tribute to the generosity of the local community for their response to the charity’s Christmas campaign. Donations of cash and food have poured in over the last few weeks as the foodbank geared up for the festive period – and attempted to address a “significant” financial deficit. Backed by former prime minister and long-standing foodbank supporter, the Rt Hon Gordon Brown, as well as Kirkcaldy MP Melanie Ward, the appeal was launched in conjunct

Kirkcaldy Foodbank has welcomed the UK Government’s decision to scrap the two-child benefit cap. Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced in her Budget on Wednesday that the cap limiting households on universal or child tax credit from receiving payments for a third or subsequent child will be scrapped from April 2026. The move follows lobbying from campaigners, including the government’s own Child Poverty Taskforce, which has been working with groups across the UK in recent months

The Rt Hon Gordon Brown spoke to Alex Airnes from Kirkcaldy's award-winning radio station K107FM to talk about the work done by Kirkcaldy Foodbank and our ongoing fund-raising appeal. You can listen to the interview here: https://embedded.autopod.xyz/episode/1098226 Alex Airnes of K107FM with Gordon Brown.

Kirkcaldy Foodbank has set a target of raising £40,000 through our Christmas campaign to help bridge a “significant” financial deficit. The campaign is being backed by former prime minister and long-standing foodbank supporter, the Rt Hon Gordon Brown, as well as Kirkcaldy MP Melanie Ward. The fundraising appeal has been launched in conjunction with the ‘Christmas Collection’ campaign in support of the foodbank being run by K107FM, Kirkcaldy’s award-winning community radio

Ecobean Coffee Roasters in association with Love Oor Lang Toun have roasted a new coffee blend - Langtoun Mocha. Ecobean will donate a percentage of the sale price to Kirkcaldy Foodbank for every bag sold in the run up to Christmas. The blend showcases Ecobean's roots as an artisan roaster in Kirkcaldy, and is a blend of South American and African coffees that delivers a rich, smooth flavour. It features premium beans that are hand selected for their exceptional quality an

K107FM and Love Oor Lang Toun are inviting local businesses to 'Get on board' and show their support for Kirkcaldy Foodbank during the town’s festive celebration, Lang Toun Lights, taking place on Kirkcaldy High Street on Saturday, November 29. This year’s Christmas lights switch-on event will be more than just the flick of a switch, but a chance for the community to come together and make a real difference. Attendees are being encouraged to bring food donations on the day,

K107FM, Kirkcaldy’s award-winning community radio station, has teamed up with Love Oor Lang Toun to launch a ‘Christmas Collection’ campaign in support of Kirkcaldy Foodbank. The initiative aims to provide vital support to local families during the holiday season. Building on the success of the 2024 Christmas lights switch-on event, this year will feature ‘Lang Toun Lights’ on Kirkcaldy High Street on Saturday, November 29. People attending the day-long celebration, which inc

Supporters of Kirkcaldy Foodbank may be interested in the Scotland Demands Better march and rally to be held in Edinburgh on Saturday, October 25. Intended to be a vibrant, family friendly day, the event will bring together individuals and communities from across Scotland to demand better from our political leaders. Organisers are expecting about 5000 people to join the march. Participants will assemble outside the Scottish Parliament between 10-11am before marching through t

Kirkcaldy Foodbank has received a brand new freezer - courtesy of Lovat's Group in the town. The charity issued an appeal for help...

Kirkcaldy Foodbank is appealing for help to source or buy a new freezer. The large upright freezer used by the charity to store frozen...

Two kind-hearted local youngsters have donated food worth more than £40 to Kirkcaldy Foodbank. Eight-year-old Roman Mackie and his friend...

Volunteers’ Week is an annual UK-wide campaign to celebrate and recognise the contributions of volunteers. Launched in 1984, the...

Kirkcaldy Foodbank is continuing to contribute to the work of the UK Government's Child Poverty Taskforce. The role of the taskforce is...

Kirkcaldy Foodbank held its 2025 AGM in the hall at Pathhead Parish Church on Friday, April 11. Secretary Neill Mitchell welcomed an...