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Food
Connect Café is a free lunch and a welcoming community space based in Menzieshill. It’s run in partnership with Bethany Christian Trust, Menzieshill Parish Church, and CrossReach. Staffed by local volunteers, the café aims to support the community by offering healthy food, a friendly atmosphere, and connections to further support services.
From ALISS (opens in a new tab), checked 30 October 2026.
A food bank in the Trussell network.
You need a referral first — turning up won't get you in. Ring them, or ask a support worker, health visitor or Citizens Advice to refer you.
Confirmed by 2 sources. From Give Food (opens in a new tab) and Trussell (opens in a new tab), checked 27 October 2026.
Foodbank
The foodbank started in January 2014 with a group of volunteers committed to filling in gaps that may exist in the City with emergency food provision. From consulting with a series of agencies, we found a gap in delivered food parcels for those who may not be able to make the journey to the nearest foodbank or, those who may be embarrassed to admit the situation that they are in.
From ALISS (opens in a new tab), checked 27 August 2026.
A food bank in the IFAN network. We don't know whether this one needs a referral voucher — many do. Ring them, or ask a local adviser, before setting out.
From Give Food (opens in a new tab), checked 29 October 2026.
The Montrose Food Hub seeks to tackle food insecurity amongst those facing difficult times, through the provision of hampers containing food and other household essentials (e.g. cleaning products, washing products and feminine hygiene products).
From ALISS (opens in a new tab), checked 30 October 2026.
A food bank in the IFAN network. We don't know whether this one needs a referral voucher — many do. Ring them, or ask a local adviser, before setting out.
From Give Food (opens in a new tab), checked 27 August 2026.
Well Bean Cafe
A free to use well being café offering support to any individual in the community, offering well being support and signposting as required. The Well Bean café acts as a community hub with a multi agency approach. Services supporting the café include: Specialist Drug and Alcohol Services Welfare support Housing and utilities support Digital support Various wider community supports
From ALISS (opens in a new tab), checked 27 August 2026.
Wired In
What is it? Wired In drop-in is a free community drop-in offering lunch and a friendly social space in the City Centre. It is run in partnership with Bethany Christian Trust and Gilfillan Memorial Church, staffed by volunteers.
From ALISS (opens in a new tab), checked 30 October 2026.
Clothes and warm places
Dundee Bairns
A Dundee children's charity providing food, clothing, activities and other essentials to children living in poverty, including a 'Bairns at Home' multibank of household items such as bedding, toiletries and cleaning products. Support is delivered through schools, community projects and other services rather than by families calling in, and no page says a family can collect directly. The hours shown on their contact page (9am-5pm Monday to Friday) are office hours, and the note about calling ahead is aimed at people dropping off donations.
Who it's for: Children living in poverty in Dundee
From Their own website (opens in a new tab), checked 29 October 2026.
Work, training and benefits
The Service offers support with progression into learning, training, continued education and employment, working with various partner organisations to provide the best support we can with regards to the individuals' recovery and wellbeing.Holistic support helps address any emerging challenges to sustaining recovery.
From ALISS (opens in a new tab), checked 30 October 2026.
Employability
Helm is a fully accredited SQA centre offering a choice of National Progression Awards, Employment Awards and Coreskills. We have also created in house enterprises, including a training garage to enable young people aged 16-24 to gain valuable work experience. We also work with employers throughout Dundee who provide work experience to our young people.
Ring and book first. You can't just turn up — but you don't need anyone to refer you, so ring them yourself and ask for an appointment.
From ALISS (opens in a new tab), checked 27 October 2026. Their own record hasn't been updated since 2022, so check before setting out.
The Deaf Links Employability Service is a One Stop Shop to Employability and job retention for people with a Sensory Impairment throughout Tayside. *One to One employment advice, job support and coaching. *Information, advice and guidance for employers to support sustained employment. *In-work support providing guidance on Access to Work. *Interview techniques; volunteering; work placements.
From ALISS (opens in a new tab), checked 27 August 2026. Their own record hasn't been updated since 2019, so check before setting out.
We support individuals to build their career management, work-based and employability skills, throughout their career journey, from school, into further learning opportunities and employment. Our career advisers are available to speak to you in career centres and community venues across Scotland.
From ALISS (opens in a new tab), checked 30 October 2026.
Housing and homelessness
Positive Steps
Established in 1989, Positive Steps has become a significant agency dedicated to promoting vulnerable adults' health, well-being, and social lifestyles regardless of gender, ethnicity, culture, religious beliefs, or sexual orientation. Positive Steps, a not-for-profit Christian charity based in Scotland, is a beacon of hope for vulnerable adults locally and internationally.
From ALISS (opens in a new tab), checked 30 October 2026.
Located on the main concourse of Ninewells Hospital, the Advice Centre is open daily Monday to Friday, offering advice, advocacy, and support on a wide range of topics, including welfare benefits, money worries and debt, housing, food and fuel, as well as support for carers and volunteering opportunities.
From ALISS (opens in a new tab), checked 27 August 2026.