These resources do not need a referral. Just turn up for a warm welcome and support.
Arbroath
- Community Cafe at Gayfield Park, 11am to 1pm on Mondays and Thursdays. A complementary service to the local food bank providing a hot meal and support. For enquiries contact georgia@arbroathfcct.co.uk
- Community spirit: Food, Fun and Friendship - open to everyone at no cost, providing a hot dinner and good company. Community Spirit Building, 7A Fisheracre, Arbroath. 4pm to 8pm, Monday to Friday
- Wellbeing bite and blether: wellbeing session followed by a selection of food and refreshments. A range of services on hand as well for support and advice. There is no cost but donations are welcome. Arbroath Old and Abbey Parish Church hall, Monday 11:30am to 1pm. For further information, contact Rikki Beattie at CLDArbroath@angus.gov.uk
Brechin
- Brechin Soup Initiative. Delivery of fresh homemade soup to people living alone or families. Contact Elizabeth Howson: howsonliz@gmail.com or 07566 273 983
- The Crickety, Caldhame Place: £2 breakfasts and subsidised fruit and veg available every Friday – contact thecrickety@yahoo.com
- Gardener Church Hall, Southesk Street, Brechin: Coffee and Blethers every Thursday 10am to 11:30am £2pp – contact office@brechinfarnellchurch.org
Carnoustie
- Communities Team Community café. Fresh homemade soup and toasties, free of charge. Tuesdays from 1pm to 3pm, Comrie Hall, Links Avenue
- Carnoustie Baptist Church Manna Project and Community Café: Soup bags to take home, 10am to 2pm Thursdays.Carnoustie Baptist Church, 101-103 High Street, Carnoustie, DD7 7JA
- Carnoustie Baptist Church Manna Project and Community Café: Light meal and refreshments, Wednesdays 12noon to 2pm. Carnoustie Baptist Church, 101-103 High Street, Carnoustie, DD7 7JA
Forfar
- Forfar – Angus Upcycling Project: provides food to people in need
- Hot drinks and some food free of charge: East and Old Parish church, 38-40 E High St, Forfar DD8 2EG. Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 12:30pm
- Hot drinks and some food free of charge: Lowson Memorial Church, 1 Jamieson St, Forfar DD8 2HY. Monday to Friday, 2pm to 5pm
Kirriemuir
- Kirriemuir – Kirriemuir Food Hub: voluntary organisation with a mission to help combat food insecurity and reduce food waste
- Glens and Kirriemuir UPC Souper Tuesday: come along and enjoy a warm space to sit and enjoy a chat and a tea or coffee. All welcome,11am to 4pm Tuesdays (soup lunch served 12:30pm to 1:30pm) at Glens and Kirriemuir United Parish Church, Bank St, Kirriemuir DD8 4BG
- Kirriemuir Food Hub: community eating experience where all dietary needs can be catered for. Hot food, cakes, tea/coffee/juice. Open to all, free of charge. Donations gratefully received for Kirriemuir Food Hub. 4pm to 7pm, first Monday of every month at 3 Bellies Brae Pub, Kirriemuir DD8 4EB
Letham
- Soup and social space at Dunnichen Letham & Kirkden Church of Scotland. 11am to 2pm every Friday offering soup and other refreshments
Monifieth
- Monifieth and District Community Fridge: free food items available on Mondays: 11am to 2pm, Wednesdays 11am to 1pm, Fridays 11am to 1pm and Saturdays 10am to 12noon. Contact through their Facebook page
Montrose
- Montrose Food Hub: seeks to tackle food insecurity amongst those facing difficult times, through the provision of hampers containing food and other household essentials
- Community Fridge, The Playhouse, The Mall, Montrose: daily between 9am and 10.30pm. Contact community@montroseplayhouse.co.uk
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