How Greener Kirkcaldy got six tonnes of good food to the town ...
Greener Kirkcaldy’s community food projects redistributed more than six tonnes of good food within Kirkcaldy in the last year which would have ended up going to landfill.
The figure included contribution from members of the public, local businesses and supermarkets, and helped to reduce food waste across the town.
A total of 6062kg of food was donated to Greener Kirkcaldy in 2025. Combined with fresh produce grown in Greener Kirkcaldy’s community garden, it was used to prepare a weekly three-course community meal and to stock the community fridge at the organisation’s East Fergus Place.
Sally Findlay, community food manager, said: “We’re incredibly proud to have redistributed over six tonnes of good food within Kirkcaldy this year. Every donation makes a difference. Donations bring people together through our community fridge and weekly meals and help the environment by making sure surplus food stays out of landfill.
“Our community food projects would not be possible without our dedicated volunteers and regular donations of good food.
“We welcome any donations of good food from local shops, gardens and allotments. I encourage people to come and join our weekly community meal to taste the incredible dishes our talented team can make from unloved ingredients. If anyone has a passion for food and a few hours to spare each week, they are welcome to come and volunteer with us!”
Greener Kirkcaldy’s community food projects are driven by a committed team of volunteers. In 2025, 77 helpers contributed nearly 3000 hours of their time to support food collection, preparation, distribution and community meals.