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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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Advice helpline Financial support Citizens Advice Get emergency food

Cheadle & District Foodbank and our support services are here to help, acting with respect and without judgement.

Advice helpline

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

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Financial support

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

Benefits calculator

Social security provides financial support to certain people on low incomes, or to meet specific needs. Find out which social security payments you may be eligible for.

Energy bill support

If you need support with your gas and electricity bills, find out who to contact for help.

Grants search

A grant is financial assistance given by a charitable organisation. Find out which welfare grants may be available to you by using the grants search tool.

Citizens Advice

CA at food bank sessions

At each of our Wednesday and Friday opening sessions an advisor from Citizens Advice will be based in our food bank and available to discuss and provide advice on a range of issues such as benefit claims and debt management. Currently no appointment is necessary so please come along to receive free and confidential advice.

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.

Get emergency food
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