Cost of Living Help
We understand that many residents may be struggling to cope with the rising cost of living, particularly with food and energy costs.
You may want help accessing grants and debt advice, support getting all the money you’re entitled to, or simply want to know more about the government’s recent support measures. Whatever your money worries may be, we’ve put together some helpful information in the links below to help you.
Money Advice
Help with Debt, Budgeting, Benefits & Grants.
| Council Cost of Living » | |
| Citizens Advice Bureau » | 0808 223 1133 |
| National Debt Line » | 0808 808 4000 |
| Turn2us » | 0808 802 2000 |
| Money Saving Expert » | |
| Money helper » | 0800 011 3797 |
Your housing provider may also be able to help.
Energy Support
| Warm Home Discount » | |
| National Fuel Poverty Charity NEA » | 0800 304 7159 |
| Energy Saving Trust » | 0800 444 202 |
| OFGEM » | 0207 901 7000 |
| Home Improvement Agency CHIA » |
Wellbeing Support
| Mental Health Support » |
| National Debtline » |
| Child and Family Centre offer events, activities, help and support for families across Cambridge. Call 01223 728118 |
| Caring Together, supports Cambridgeshire carers of all ages. Call 0345 241 095 |
Warm Rooms this Winter
Help with Food
Nearby Foodbanks with a valid Food Bank voucher
| Monday, St Paul’s Church Food Bank Centre, Hills Road, CB2 1JP. From 4-5.30pm |
| Wednesday, OLEM Church Hills Road CB2 1JR 10am-Midday Thursday Christ |
| Friday, St Paul’s Church Foodbank, Hills Road, CB2 1JP. Open 2.30pm-4.30pm |
| C3 Foodbank Centre, Coldhams Lane, CB1 3HW. Open 10.30-14.00 |
If you need a Foodbank Voucher
| Cambridge Citizens Adviceline | 0344 848 7979 |
| Help Through Hardship, 9am-5pm | 0808 208 2138 |
Other Resources for Free Food
No Food Bank Voucher required
| Daily The Edge Café Food 351 Mill Road, CB1 3DF. Open 10.00am-11.30am |
| Cambridge Community Kitchen » Free hot meals delivered Thursday and Sundays or collect from 11 Fair Street, Cambridge, CB1 1HA |