We know that Christmas can put an extra strain on finances and sometimes additional help is needed to help budgets stretch to the New Year. There are a number of local food banks and support services available to help – we have included a few of these below and more can be found via our website .
Please note that it might be useful to check the specific opening hours and procedures of each service by calling up ahead of time. You may also need a referral from another organisation to access a food bank. Many of these services may be closed over the Holiday period.
Food Banks
For a list of foodbanks in Westminster see: www.westminster.gov.uk/cost-of-living-support/food-support-services .
For food support in Camden, use
Camden’s Find Food Support website or call the council on 020 7974 4444 and say “food”
Ask the council if they can provide help with other essentials like clothes or fuel when you contact them about food support.
Emergency Financial Assistance
Westminster: see Emergency Financial Assistance in Westminster or call 020 7641 6000 for emergency help with essential living costs like food, fuel (top-ups for keys/cards), clothing, and essential household items
Camden: see Camden Council Money Advice Service or call 020 7974 4444 to get help with financial difficulty, access money payments, and check your benefit entitlements.·
Soho Housing Hardship Fund
The Soho Housing Hardship Fund can provide small grants and other practical short-term support for households up to £500. There is more information available on our website: www.sohoha.org.uk/residents/you-and-soho-housing/tenancy-support/#hardship
Please contact your housing officer to get help.