You can read Suffolk County Council's statement on our website.
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You can read Suffolk County Council's statement on our website.
Click the sections below to find out more about how you can help to support others through Cost of Living pressures.
Volunteer with charities which support families during this time. Register on Volunteer Suffolk to see what opportunities there are near you.
Food banks rely on the goodwill and support of local communities to be able to supply food to those who are struggling to buy it. You can help by offering to volunteer or by making a donation to help them support those who need it.
The best way to get started is to contact your local food bank directly to see what they need the most.
Suffolk Infolink has a directory of Foodbanks in Suffolk.
Share surplus food with your neighbours rather than throw it away by signing up to Olio, a free food sharing app. Here you can give away food for free to local people - whether it is groceries from your fridge, foods about to go off or spare home-grown vegetables. This way you can help those who might not have a lot of money for food, whilst also helping the environment by cutting down on your food waste.
There are a number of charities accepting donations to support people with Cost of Living and Winter Pressures.