After the foodbank was given notice to quit its current location at Viewforth Church, and an unsuccessful bid for the church hall by supporters, which it hoped to continue to rent, Fife Council went to work to find new premises for it.

Kirkcaldy Foodbank is a charity made up of 100% volunteers. It hands out around 1,300 food parcels every month and has been at Viewforth for 10 years.

Councillor Ian Cameron, convener of the Kirkcaldy Area Committee, said: “I’m delighted we’ve been able to offer the Park Road Centre to the foodbank as its new home and that the Trustees have accepted this.

“We think this is a good fit for the foodbank as we also have some of our welfare staff located there as well as a clothing bank.”

Councillor Cameron added: “Sadly there is still a need for the Kirkcaldy foodbank, and the invaluable works it does.

“As a council, making sure that people who continue to be impacted by the cost-of-living crisis receive the help they need is a priority.  I’m pleased that we’ve been able to offer Kirkcaldy foodbank new premises before they have to move out of their current location.

“Work will now begin to get the space ready for the foodbank to move in before 14 October – when they were to vacate Viewforth  – to make sure this much needed service can continue without disruption.”

Angela Campbell who volunteers with Kirkcaldy foodbank, said: “We are very grateful for all the support the council have given over many years and especially at this critical time.

“We’re extremely delighted to be able to be co-located with other services to allow us to broaden our work with the most vulnerable in the community.”