Food banks
These offer a lifeline to many households that don't have enough food. There any many local food banks linked to churches and local organisations as well as national ones.
If you need to be referred to a food bank, contact our Money Advice Team.
Incredible Surplus
Previously known as The Real Junk Food Project Birmingham, Incredible Surplus intercept food and other usable materials that‘d otherwise go to waste from supermarkets, restaurants and other sources – you pay on a “Pay-As-You-Feel” basis. There are distribution locations, checkout their website for more information.
If you’re worried about not being able to pay your rent, please speak to your rent payment officer who’ll be able to help you.
To see more cost of living support you can receive from the government and other organisations, please click the button below: