Help with the cost of food and essentials
We've set up a page with details of local food banks and community pantries.
The following links may also be helpful:
- Connect 4 Communities
- The Tantum Trust
- The Williams Trust - hardship grants for families in Hampshire
- The Trussel Trust to find a local food bank
- The Too Good To Go app to find reduced price food near you
- Fareshare supply food to charity organisations through food pantries
Feeding your kids
There is support available through schools and local supermarkets to provide meals for children. Visit our help with the cost of looking after children page.
Connect to Support Hampshire
Connect to Support Hampshire has links to organisations that can help with a wide range of money-related issues including debt, emergency food and keeping your home warm.
Cost of Living support from central government
GOV.UK has a section on support with the cost of living.
Citizens advice
You can also contact Citizens advice for advice on 080 8278 7901 or by completing their online referral form.
Community transport
Working with various partners such as Community First and Hampshire County Council, we support and fund various community transport schemes.
£3 bus fare cap
Single bus fares will be limited at £3 until the end of 2025. Visit GOV.UK to find out which services are included in the cap.
Fixing broken things from your home
If small electrical appliances break, you could save yourself the cost of new ones by going to a repair cafe or borrow library. Find out more on the following websites: