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Help and advice

Access a range of advice and support, including money advice and guidance on social security payments and grants that may be available to you.

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Advice helpline Financial support Get emergency food Other free food options Additional services in Medway

Medway Foodbank and our support services are here to help, acting with respect and without judgement.

Advice helpline

If you’re worried about money and struggling to afford the essentials, you can contact a free helpline for personalised support.

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Financial support

Find out which social security payments and financial support you may be eligible for.

Benefits calculator

Social security provides financial support to certain people on low incomes, or to meet specific needs. Find out which social security payments you may be eligible for.

Energy bill support

If you need support with your gas and electricity bills, find out who to contact for help.

Grants search

A grant is financial assistance given by a charitable organisation. Find out which welfare grants may be available to you by using the grants search tool.

Household Support Fund

The Household Support Fund via Medway Council is now available. This may provide help with shopping vouchers, gas and electric etc.

Get emergency food

If you need help, we can provide an emergency food parcel. We can help you find out where to get a food voucher for emergency food.

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Other free food options

You can also try other free food options - no vouchers are needed for any of these.

Kent Community Helpers

If you are on Facebook you can follow the group Kent Community Helpers (previously called Free Food in Kent and Medway)

Gillingham Street Angels

If you are in the Gillingham area, Gillingham Street Angels at 43 Skinner St usually have free food available Monday-Saturday 9am – 1pm: 01634 855608

Brompton Community Store

6A High St Brompton has free food available Monday – Friday 9.30am – 3pm. You may wish to call first: 01634 844711.

Additional services in Medway

A list of additional local organisations that offer free food and advice services.

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