A South Lakes Housing customer on his phone requesting a food bank referral for his family

Emergency food banks

Food banks provide emergency food and other practical support to people left without enough money to live on.

As the cost of living continues to place household budgets under considerable financial strain, if you are struggling to feed yourself or your family, please get in touch and we will advise where you may be able to get help, or where we could help you obtain food.

Food banks in the South of Cumbria include

Ask for help

Please ask us for help with obtaining support from food banks if you live in other areas, or you can seek help through your Local Authority.

Also, for information about free school meals, free food and activities during the school holidays and the Health Start Scheme which helps Eligible families in Cumbria apply for free vitamins and help with the cost of food and milk please see this link. You may also find useful information about benefits and financial support.