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Cost of living support

We understand that managing everyday expenses can be challenging, so we are here to help. Our cost-of-living support includes guidance and resources across food, energy and connectivity.

Support we offer

Foodbank Referrals

Foodbank referrals

We offer foodbank referrals to support residents who need help accessing essential supplies

Energy support

Energy support

We can assess your eligibility for energy vouchers and refer you to external support

Data Support

Data Sims

We can provide free data SIM cards. • Vodafone Data Bank SIM: Six months of free mobile data with calls and texts

Policy in Pratice: Better off calculator

What does it do?

check if you are entitled to any benefits or discounts. Budgeting and energy saving tips. Understand how much you need to earn to be better off in work. You can also see how changes in your household budget can affect your income
Click Here to try it now

Email Moneysupport@hexagon.org.uk or call 02087786699 to access our support

Food Support in your borough

Lewisham

Lewisham- Catford Fridge Station- Lewisham Irish Community Centre, 2A Davenport Road, SE6 2AZ. Saturdays, 2-3PM. No referral needed welcome for all.

Bank of Things Youth Fridge– Unit 19, Lewisham Shopping Centre, Molesworth Street, SE13 7HB. Wednesdays & Fridays, 3-5PM, provides fresh fruit and surplus foods for young people aged 11-25.

Albrighton Community Centre– 37 Albrighton Road, SE22 8AH, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 1PM-3PM. Offers fresh food fruit, vegetables and tinned goods.

The Bridge Café Fridge– 73-81 Southwark Bridge Road, SE1 0NQ, Thursday, 3-5PM Friday, 9.30AM-2PM. A community fridge offering free fresh food.

RJ4ALL Community Fridge– 30 Ploughway, SE16 2LJ, Monday-Friday, 9.30AM-5.30PM, Open to all.

Belvedere Community Centre– Belvedere Community Centre Northumberland Heath, Tuesdays 10AM-12pm, Open to all.

Bostall Community Library Fridge– Bostall Community Library, King Harolds Way, Bexleyheath, Kent DA7 5RE, Monday- 9.45AM-12.45AM Tuesday 1.15PM-4.45PM, Thursday & Friday 9.45AM-4.45PM. Saturday 9.45AM-1.45PM, Open to all.

Dartford Larder- Copperfields Walk DA1 2DE, Members can pay a membership of £4.50 per week which grants access to a variety of groceries and unlimited fruit and vegetables, please contact dartfordlarder@dartford.gov.uk or 01322 343 000 for more information.

Clock house Community Centre Friday 1PM-3PM open to all. Defiance Walk, Woolwich SE18 5QL

Croydon Seventh-day Adventist Church Foodbank Community Kitchen– 95 Selhurst Road, London SE25 6LH, Tuesdays 6PM-7PM, Open for all.

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