Support with the cost of food
Regular meals are important to keep yourself and your family healthy so it's important you don't go without.
Checking you're claiming all you're entitled to could help to maximise your income and ease the burden. Financial support and debt advice includes free online tools you can use to check your income.
Get support
- Free school meals - If you receive certain benefits your child could get free school meals.
- Get help to buy healthy food and milk - If you're more than 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under four, you may be entitled to Healthy Start vouchers. Apply online or call Yorkshire Children's Centre on 01484 415465.
- Household Support Fund - Grants for food and energy costs
The Bread and Butter Thing
The Bread and Butter Thing - The Bread and Butter Thing's mobile food hubs make life more affordable for people on low incomes, build stronger communities and reduce food waste.
Anyone who would like to become a member to access one of The Bread and Butter Thing hubs can email hello@breadandbutterthing.org or text 07860 063304.
There are eight The Bread and Butter Thing food hubs located within Kirklees:
Mondays, 2pm-2.30pm
- Heckmondwike United Reformed Church, 137 High Street, Heckmondwike WF16 0DY
- Rawthorpe and Dalton Library, 23/25 Ridgeway, Dalton Grange, Huddersfield HD5 9QR
Tuesdays, 2pm-2.30pm
- Thornhill Lees Community Centre, 53 Brewery Lane, Thornhill Lees, Dewsbury, WF12 9DU
- Cowlersley Community Support, The Community Area, 156 Cowlersley Lane, Cowlersley, HD4 5UX
Wednesdays, 2pm-2.30pm
- Berry Brow Methodist Church, Birch Road, Berry Brow, Huddersfield HD4 7PN
- Howden Clough Community Centre, Leeds Road, Birstall, Batley WF17 0HY
Thursdays, 1.30pm-2pm
- The Seventh Day Adventist Church, College Street, Crosland Moor, Huddersfield, HD4 5EB
- Chickenley Community Centre / Hub, Princess Road, Dewsbury, WF12 8QT
Fridays, 1.30pm-2pm
- The Chestnut Centre, 2a Chestnut Street, Huddersfield HD2 1HJ
- Windybank Community Centre, Central Avenue, Liversedge WF15 8LE
Top tips
- Eat Well has advice on how to eat a balanced diet on a budget so you, and your wallet, stay healthy. Top tips include:
- plan your meals in advance
- write a shopping list and stick to it
- buy frozen fruit and vegetables
- avoid expensive brands
- cook from scratch.
- Money Saving Expert has the latest deals, guides, tips and tricks to save money on supermarket and online shopping. There is also lots more advice to help maximise your income.
If you need immediate help
Food banks
There are several food banks in Kirklees that offer support with the essentials like food and basic toiletries. Contact the Local Welfare Provision Team, Citizens Advice, a social worker or a GP to check if you are able to receive support. They will make a referral to your nearest food bank or wider support services.
- Local Welfare Provision includes contact details if you are need immediate support. If food is required it usually arrives the same day or the next working day.
- Kirklees Citizens Advice and Law Centre can refer you to a local food bank and help check that you're getting all you're entitled to. They also give budgeting and debt advice.
Additional support
- Mental health support offers a range of resources and advice if you are experiencing mental health problems. Get confidential help and support.
- Customer service centres - Visit us in person for help and get free access to computers and phones to contact a council service.