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:

Food vouchers

£15 food vouchers may be available through your local library. 

Please contact them to see if they have any available.

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. 

Help for households campaign

The help for households campaign has a list of  discounts and offers from supermarkets, clothing and shoe shops and utility companies  that you might find helpful.

Citizens advice

You can also contact Citizens advice for advice on 080 8278 7901 or by completing their online referral form.

£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.