19/12/2025
π π Cost of Living & Food Support in Kirklees
If money, food shopping, or energy bills are feeling overwhelming right now, there is support available locally. You donβt have to manage this alone.
π· Household Support Fund (Kirklees)
The Household Support Fund helps people with the cost of food and energy.
β’ Grants are available to support with essential living costs
β’ Open to people on low incomes or experiencing financial hardship
π Find out more and apply:
https://www.kirklees.gov.uk/beta/benefits/household-support-fund.aspx
π The Bread and Butter Thing
A mobile food hub offering good-quality food at a very low cost, helping:
β’ Make food more affordable
β’ Reduce food waste
β’ Build stronger local communities
Anyone can become a member.
π Website:
https://www.breadandbutterthing.or
π§ Email: [email protected]
π± Text: 07507 237311
πΊοΈ Good Food For All Kirklees: Food Projects Map
This interactive map shows where you can find food support across Kirklees, including:
β’ Low-cost food options
β’ Emergency food support
β’ Community cafΓ©s
β’ Community cooking sessions
β’ Community growing projects
π View the food projects map:
https://goodfoodforallkirklees.org.uk/food-projects-map/
π₯ Eat Well on a Budget (NHS)
The NHS has practical advice on how to eat well while keeping costs down.
Top tips include:
β’ Planning meals in advance
β’ Writing a shopping list and sticking to it
β’ Buying frozen fruit and vegetables
β’ Avoiding expensive brands
β’ Cooking from scratch where possible
π Read more:
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/
π¨ If You Need Immediate Help
Food banks in Kirklees can help with essentials like food and basic toiletries.
To access support, contact:
β’ The Local Welfare Provision Team
β’ Citizens Advice
β’ A social worker
β’ Your GP
They can make a referral to your nearest food bank or wider support services.
π Local Welfare Provision (Kirklees):
https://www.kirklees.gov.uk/beta/benefits/local-welfare-provision.aspx
π Please share this with anyone who might find it helpful.
π Needing support is not a failure. Itβs about getting what you need to get through.
Delivering information for individuals, businesses and organisations about this area in the Yorkshire Pennines area of England.