Find local support for cost of living and welfare

You can find financial help if you are struggling with the cost of living, social activities for your mental health and welfare support if you're a victim of crime or abuse.

If you need urgent help finding food and essential items, or if you are struggling to cope with your current situation for whatever reason, you are advised to call our support helpline.

Telephone: 0300 373 3730 (option 2)

You can also find out what services we provide, such as free school meals, that can help with the cost of living.

How to use this directory

To find relevant support for your needs use the:

  • filters to show specific support, for example 'food banks', by ticking the relevant box
  • search bar by entering your postcode, location or street name

When you click on a filter or use the search bar, your results will be listed below.

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Listings

Brampton Food Bank

You will need to be issued a food voucher from one of our referral agency partners. Statutory agencies such as your GP, housing association or Citizens Advice can assess you for a food voucher and provide signposting for help towards your crisis.

Carlisle Food Bank

You will need to be issued a food voucher from one of our referral agency partners. Statutory agencies such as your GP, housing association or Citizens Advice can assess you for a food voucher and provide signposting for help towards your crisis.

Cockermouth Food Bank

You will need to be issued a food voucher from one of our referral agency partners. Statutory agencies such as your GP, housing association or Citizens Advice can assess you for a food voucher and provide signposting for help towards your crisis.

Egremont Food Bank

You will need to be issued a food voucher from one of our referral agency partners. Statutory agencies such as your GP, housing association or Citizens Advice can assess you for a food voucher and provide signposting for help towards your crisis.

Maryport Foodbank

You will need to be issued a food voucher from one of our referral agency partners. Statutory agencies such as your GP, housing association or Citizens Advice can assess you for a food voucher and provide signposting for help towards your crisis.

Whitehaven Food Bank

You will need to be issued a food voucher from one of our referral agency partners. Statutory agencies such as your GP, housing association or Citizens Advice can assess you for a food voucher and provide signposting for help towards your crisis.

Workington Food Bank

You will need to be issued a food voucher from one of our referral agency partners. Statutory agencies such as your GP, housing association or Citizens Advice can assess you for a food voucher and provide signposting for help towards your crisis.