Resources

Organisations and services to help with the cost of living.

Each of these food banks is run by or with a church but is set up for the benefit and support of the whole community. Food is provided to anyone who needs it.
Please locate which food bank is appropriate from the home address of the person you are referring using the map below.
The food banks have different referral systems so please use the information given to ensure you use the right system.If you are an individual who is in a crisis situation and in need of food, you will usually need a referral voucher from an organisation which is already supporting you. This might include a charity, school or the council. Please speak to them about a referral. Please only contact the foodbank directly if you aren’t getting help from anywhere else.

A Joseph Rowntree Foundation briefing paper

Advice from Time To Talk Befriending on safe doorstep visits.

I’ve gathered together links to a number of different websites and local services which may be able provide support to people who are struggling financially. This is not designed to act as financial advice but signposting to some possible sources of support.
Updated June 2025