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The People's Pantry the Centre Leven is a not for profit organisation. We have a membership of 130 people and 15 volunteers. We run a Friday pantry where members receive high quality food that may have otherwise been destined for landfill. We are also looking after our environment by reducing single use plastics through operating a refill station where members bring in reusable containers which are refilled with pasta, rice, tea, coffee, sugar and potatoes. We are looking for support from local businesses by means of either cash donations or surplus food donations. For more information telephone 01334 659348.

Established in 1969, Arden House is a key resource for the Levenmouth community, providing day care services to the frail elderly, thereby helping them to maintain independent living for as long as possible. Our aim is to lessen social isolation of elderly, frail and dementia service users. We provide day care six days a week and 52 weeks a year, closing only for two days in each of the Christmas and New Year weeks. Arden House provides transport to and from day care with escorts to help service users into centres. Levenmouth is an area of high social deprivation and many elderly residents don't have family or relatives close by to offer support. Staff at Arden House support service users in various ways, including arranging hospital and GP appointments to ensure they are getting the best package of care for their needs and requirements. A specialist programme of activities is designed around each individual's needs. We also work in conjunction with other agencies to maintain service users' mental health and wellbeing.

The East Wemyss C.A.F.E. (Community Access For Everyone) is a free, welcoming space that brings our community together for friendship and support. Run totally by volunteers from our community, we offer a wholesome lunch and hot and cold drinks at no cost, with rolls and salad available all year. What began as a council-funded "Warm Space" has now been a vital service for almost four years. We've become experts at preventing waste. What we can buy cheap, we offer to everyone so they can get an extra meal. We also make sure to reach those who can't come to us with an outreach service. This simple drop-off ensures they get a meal and some companionship, which can be their only contact all day. Beyond our weekly meetings, we've become a central point for other community groups like Age Scotland and Cozy Kingdom, who provide valuable advice on benefits and grants. We've also started offering music afternoons and have a fundraising group working to bring Christmas lights to the village. We're even planning day trips, especially to help those who live alone. Our long-term dream is to secure our own premises so we can open seven days a week, providing a permanent place for our community to find help, support, and companionship.