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Cost of living support and advice

Get help and support with rising energy, food, housing costs, find out about local help and support available, including local groups and activities, food banks, financial support and debt advice.

Cost of living support and advice

Staying safe in hot weather

You can find comprehensive information about hot weather and staying safe this summer on our dedicated web page.

Connected Kingston

Connected Kingston provides up to date and searchable information on all kinds of support. For HELP WITH FOOD there is also a range of information on the connected Kingston website.

View or download our leaflets

We have two essential guides for you :

HOT FOOD, HOT DRINKS, COMMUNITY PLACES

This is a fabulous resource from our community voluntary sector of places all over the borough who provide a friendly place to meet and get hot food and drinks (often free) on a daily basis.

SUPPORTING YOU WITH RISING LIVING COSTS

Key support organisations and contacts

Other Community Support organisations

Kingston Foodbanks

Find out more about locations and dates on the Kingston Foodbanks website.

Household Support Fund

Additional funding is available for low-income households in Kingston who meet the criteria and are struggling to afford food, fuel, utility bills and other essentials.

For further information and other support available, so please email: householdsupportfund@kingston.gov.uk

to find out more and how to apply - go to the Household Support Fund web page.

Pension Credit

Worried about money this autumn and winter?

Pension Credit gives you extra money to help with your living costs if you're over State Pension age and on a low income. If you qualify, it also gives you access to other benefits such as the Winter Fuel Allowance and free TV Licence.

Learn more about pension credit, including how to claim

Alternatively, call the Pension Credit claim line on 0800 99 1234.

Community spaces, support services and foodbanks

Last winter we created a map of community spaces, support services and foodbanks, where residents were welcome to visit.

There are now many more community places and groups providing activities, food and friendly faces across the borough. You can drop in, meet people locally, get help and advice or join in activities. Many of these, such as libraries, are free and welcoming.

To find out what's available near you and across Kingston, visit the Connected Kingston website for Libraries, Foodbanks, Community Lunches, Cafes, Kitchens and Fridges, Community Groups and Activities, Support and Advice, and Wellbeing resources.

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