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

In order to get help from a food bank you will need to be referred with a voucher. Your local referral agency (for instance schools, GPs and advice agencies) will discuss your situation and where appropriate, will supply you with a food bank voucher. A voucher can be exchanged for 3 days worth of food. If you find yourself in a crisis and can't afford food please contact a local agency.

Advice helpline

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

Financial support

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

Other services

Local agencies can provide long term support if needed to help address some of the issues behind the reasons for your crisis.

Local agencies

EG CAP Debt help - freephone 0800 328 0006, www.capdebthelp.org 

IMPACT 'Tasty Team' who can help with cookery, nutrition and budget management advice, often in the client's own home. IMPACT Tasty Team - YouTube

Housing support officers

Children's centres

Schools

Health visitors

Social services

Some local charities

Other contacts are here

Citizens Advice

Information and advice on our website: East Grinstead Citizens Advice

General advice will be given via our Adviceline which people can reach by calling 0808 278 7969. This is open Monday to Friday from 10am-4pm.

General advice can be given via email: advisers@oxted.cabnet.org.uk or office@caterham.cabnet.org.uk. Please remember to include a postcode and contact number. The email addresses are monitored weekdays.

People can webchat online to an adviser by visiting our website at www.advicewestsussex.org.uk/contact-us 

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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