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