Support & Advice
Money
Food and Essentials
Guidance on how to access food and essential items if you’re on a low income. You’ll find practical information on available support, how to make a claim and where to turn for help.
Local Food Banks - Suffolk
If you are struggling to buy food, you may be able to get help from a local food bank.
You may need to get a referral through Citizens Advice or from Orwell Housing for some food banks. However, some food banks accept self-referrals.
Please contact your housing officer for more details. They may have specific links to food banks that are not listed below.
Local Food Banks - Norfolk
If you’re struggling to afford food and live in Norfolk, find out more about services which can help support you.
Save on your food shopping
With food prices continuing to fluctuate in the UK, you may be looking for ways to cut down your grocery bill. Love Food Hate Waste share some simple things you can do to save on your food shopping and create less waste at the same time.
The Coffee Caravan
By making a difference to rural communities throughout Suffolk, Rural Coffee Caravan delivers information & friendship, creating social spaces in rural places.
Learn more about the services available in Suffolk.
The Local Welfare Assistance Scheme (LWAS)
The Local Welfare Assistance Scheme help those experiencing financial hardship with essential costs such as:
- Food costs
- Household energy or water bills
- White goods (to include washing machine, fridge freezer, cooker/oven)
- Clothing
- Period and hygiene products
- Transport-related costs
Not found what you’re looking for? There’s plenty more support available.
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