Help with food

If you are struggling to afford food, there are services that can help you access emergency support and affordable options.

Emergency Help

Discretionary Social Fund

Grants for people facing short-term financial crisis, including help with food and utilities

Foodbanks

Find your nearest Foodbank and learn how to access support if you are in crisis.

Affordable groceries 

Information about accessing free or low-cost food in your area.

Support for Children

Free school meals

Available for eligible children in school.

Healthy Start

Help to buy food and milk for pregnant women and children under 4.