Living with a rare disease or disability during the cost of living crisis can be challenging. We have put together a centralised resource hub where you can find relevant organisations that can assist with various aspects of life. On this page you can find organisations that offer help and advice about where to access food during the cost of living crisis. Scroll down to see links that you will find useful or you can return to the cost of living page to navigate to other resources.

Are you in need of support from a Food bank? The Trussell Trust - supports a nationwide network of food banks and together they provide emergency food and support to people facing hardship, and campaigns for change to end the need for food banks in the UK. Are you looking for a food bank?

Do you need emergency food? Food banks work with frontline professionals to identify people who need support and give them a food bank voucher. These professionals include local agencies like children’s centres, housing associations, advice charities, and mental health teams, who are best placed to assess need. Once someone has been referred, they can exchange their voucher at their nearest food bank for an emergency food parcel containing a minimum of three days’ nutritionally balanced food. 

Your Local Pantry - When you become a member of a Pantry, in exchange for a small weekly subscription, you will have access to food that you choose, including fresh fruit and vegetables, meat and store cupboard favourites, which will often be worth £15-20 or more.

You can ask your local citizens advice to refer you to a food bank. Find out where your nearest Citizens Advice is here Contact us - Citizens Advice or your Local Authority might be able to signpost you.

Are you a resident of Flintshire and in need of a food bank?

Flintshire food bank Headquarters can be found via the link below.

Are you a resident of Wrexham and in need of a food bank?

Wrexham food bank locations can be found via the link below.

Are you a resident of Gwynedd and in need of a food bank?

Gwynedd food bank and community food initiatives can be found via the link below.

Do you need Help to buy food, milk and vitamins? Click the link below to find out whether you’re eligible through NHS Healthy Start.

Are you in need of some tips on preparing a nutritious breakfast on a budget? Family Action provide guidance on making a tasty and nutritious breakfast on a budget.

Are you in need of some advice around healthy eating? Healthy eating is important and doesn’t need to be expensive. This Food Fact Sheet from the British Association of Dieticians gives some ideas to help you to eat well and keep costs down. 

Too Good To Go - dreams of a planet with no food waste. Every day, unsold food from your favourite restaurants, grocery stores, cafés, and shops goes to waste simply because it hasn’t sold in time. The Too Good To Go app makes it easy to make a difference, allowing you to save Surprise Bags of good food at an even better price.

Well-Fed - is a partnership between Flintshire County Council, ClwydAlyn Housing Association and Can Cook. The aim is to offer fresh meal options to the youngest children, older people and everyone in between.

School breakfast clubs - Find out more below or contact your school to see if your child is eligible for a school breakfast.

Free school meals in England - Check if your child can get free school meals in England and find out how to apply on your local authority’s website.

Free school meals in Wales - All primary school children in Wales will get free school meals by 2024. Your local authority will provide information on when the scheme will be rolled out in your child’s school.

Is your child resident in Denbighshire? Click on the link below to see whether they’re eligible for free school meals in Denbighshire.

Is your child resident in Flintshire? Click on the link below to see whether they’re eligible for free school meals eligibility in Flintshire.

Please do share any useful websites or support organisations focusing on cost of living so we can add them to the resources. Your support is very much appreciated.