Managing through the Cost of Living Crisis

A good starting point is the Citizens Advice Bureau. If you are in financial crisis call 0808 208 2138 for free (open Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm) to talk confidentially with a trained Citizens Advice adviser. They can help address your crises and provide support to maximise your income, help you navigate the benefits system, and identify any additional grants you could be entitled to.

Abbey House, Abbey Cl, Abingdon OX14 3JD  Weds 10.00 – 13.00 Thurs 10.00 – 13.00 Phone: 0808 278 7907

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/local/oxfordshire-south-vale/contact-us/?serialnumber=565695

The Citizens Advice Bureau has produced a useful guide:

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/debt-and-money/get-help-with-the-cost-of-living/

Government guidance on getting an extra payment to help with the cost of living if you’re entitled to certain benefits or tax credits, see:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/cost-of-living-payment?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_content=EM_Brand&utm_campaign=CostofLiving_22

See what cost of living support you could be eligible for:

https://costoflivingsupport.campaign.gov.uk/

VWHDC Cost of living help:

https://www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/vale-of-white-horse-district-council/cost-of-living-crisis-advice-and-support/

Help with Food

Abingdon Food Bank – referral required from Citizens Advice Bureau see https://abingdon.foodbank.org.uk

Foodbank Warehouse & Administation
Christ Church
Northcourt Road
Abingdon
OX14 1PL

Tues 11.00 -13.00 Friday 11.00 – 13.00

Preston Road Community Centre
Midget Close
Abingdon
OX14 5NR

Wednesday 13.00 – 14.30

Abingdon Community Fridge – no referral required see https://fisd.oxfordshire.gov.uk/kb5/oxfordshire/directory/service.page?id=ZZVsCqFgec4

Hadland Road Community Centre
Hadland Road
Abingdon
Oxfordshire

OX14 3YH

Monday 5-5.30 pm . Thursday 1-2 pm and Saturday 10.30 – 11.30 am

Too Good to Go App – App offering links to local shops and restaurants with offers of heavily discounted food hampers.

Free kids meals at Supermarket Cafes : A number of supermarkets such as Tesco and Sainsburys,  are offering free meals to kids with an adult meal. For details see their websites.

Broadband, Mobile and other service providers have low cost social contracts that you may be able to access:

https://digitalinfrastructureoxfordshire.co.uk/social-tariffs

Can you get a concessionary bus pass from Oxfordshire County Council ?:

https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/residents/roads-and-transport/public-transport/bus-passes/can-you-get-bus-pass