Help when you need it most
Food banks
You are not alone
3.1 million
emergency food parcels were given out by Trussell food banks across the UK in 2023–24, more than a million of them for children. Around 1 in 7 people in the UK have faced hunger because they couldn't afford food. Using a food bank is common, and there's no shame in it. Anyone can go through a hard time, and food banks are there to help.
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The Trussell Trust
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Supports a network of food banks across the UK. If you are struggling to afford food, you can find practical help and information about local support. Visit the Trussell Trust to find a food bank near you and check how to get help.
Help with emergency costsÂ
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Flexible Support fund (Universal credit)
Help with job expenses
If you’re applying for or starting a job, you can get support to pay for expenses like:
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buying a uniform or equipment
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travelling to an interview
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buying interview clothes
You do not usually need to pay this back.
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Crisis and resilience fund
The Crisis and Resilience Fund can provide financial support to people in England who are on a low income or facing a crisis, including help with essential costs and housing payments.  You can find out more at turn to us
