Worried about the cost of living? Need some support? Suffolk InfoLink provides a comprehensive guide to foodbanks and affordable food projects across Suffolk. Whether you are facing a crisis or simply looking to stretch your budget, there are options available for everyone.
Types of food support available:
- Foodbanks (crisis food support): May require a referral. Contact the Foodbank directly for support.
- Top-up/Pop-up shops: Open to all. A small fee may be required to access a selection of food to supplement your regular groceries.
- Pantry/Larder/Fridge: Open to all and free to access.
All projects accept donations. Please check with individual projects for details on how they operate.
Additional support for families:
- Healthy Start: If you’re more than 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under 4, you may be entitled to help with buying healthy food and milk.
- Free School Meals: Find out if your child is eligible and how to apply.
- Holiday Activity and Food (HAF): Enables children and young people to access enriching activities, especially those receiving free school meals.
- Lowestoft FISH: Food In School Holidays support.
Useful resources:
- Apps to help you find food: Olio, Too Good To Go, Trolley.co.uk
- Cooking on a budget: Henry, BBC £1 Meals, Abbeycroft Leisure Family Cooking Recipes
- Making the most of your food: Food Savvy, Love Food Hate Waste, Kitche, NoWaste
Offers from supermarket cafés, restaurants and pubs: Check Money Saving Expert for top deals and vouchers.
How to access foodbanks: You may need a referral. Visit the Citizens Advice website for more information or call the Foodbank helpline at 0808 208 2138.
Featured links:
- Trussell Trust - Help through Hardship helpline: 0808 208 2138
- Anglia Care Trust
- Wellbeing Support
- Community Food Partnership
Everyone is welcome to use these resources. Please check with individual projects for specific access requirements and opening times.
Most food projects are open to all. Some foodbanks may require a referral; please contact the Foodbank directly or use the Citizens Advice helpline for guidance. Families with children under 4 or those more than 10 weeks pregnant may be eligible for Healthy Start. Free School Meals and Holiday Activity and Food programmes are available for eligible children and young people. Please check with individual projects for specific access requirements and opening times.