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:

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.

Find out more

£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: