help and support is available
Managing a home and family, however big or small, can be challenging, especially when money is tight.
We have pulled together information about what support is available in the local area, from where to get help to kit children out for school to charities that can offer practical and emotional support to victims of domestic abuse.
further support
Durham County Council is working with various organisations to create welcome spaces across the county.
To find out more, please visit: Welcome Spaces in County Durham
Free school meals – www.durham.gov.uk/freeschoolmeals
Buying items for school – Help with buying items for school – Durham County Council
Food banks – https://durham.foodbank.org.uk/locations/
Food parcel service – http://East Durham Trust – East Durham Trust
Food cost support – Help with food costs – Durham County Council
Emergency food – www.trusselltrust.org/get-help/emergency-food/
Bread and Butter Thing – www.breadandbutterthing.org/members
Freecycle – Freecycle: Front Door
Reusing furniture – Reusing furniture and household items – Durham County Council
Salvation Army – www.salvationarmy.org.uk/community
Furniture support – Furniture first
Healthy Start – you may qualify for Healthy Start vouchers if you’re at least 10 weeks pregnant or have children under four years old and you or your family claim certain benefits. Find out more at: www.durham.gov.uk/article/24281/Apply-for-Healthy-Start