Comprehensive Support Services
Food Aid is vital support to help address urgent needs, but we understand that food insecurity is often a symptom of a wider problem. That's why Leeds Food Aid Network works in partnership with a number of organisations to provide a comprehensive advice and support service to help tackle the underlying issues that lead to food insecurity.
Debt and Benefits
Get expert advice on debt management, benefit claims and financial hardship support.
- Debt management and financial planning
- Benefit entitlement checks
- Application support
- Energy and utility bill support
- Budgeting skills training
Healthy Start
Subsidy programme for pregnant women and young children to help provide healthy food and baby formula.
- Healthy Start Voucher
- Pregnancy and Early Parenting Support
- Nutritional Advice
- Formula Guide
- Breastfeeding Support
Mental Health
Access mental health and emotional support services to cope with stress, anxiety and other mental health issues.
- Emergency support
- Counselling services
- Self-care skills
- Peer support groups
- Specialised services
Education and Training
Access education and training opportunities to improve skills and increase employment prospects.
- Adult Learning Courses
- Vocational Training
- Digital Skills
- CV and Job Search Support
- Volunteering Opportunities
Addiction Support
Get advice and support on alcohol, drugs and other addictions.
- Confidential Advice
- Recovery Support
- Peer Support
- Referral to Specialist Services
- Family Support
NHS Leeds
Access to health services and support, including registering with a family doctor and accessing prescription support.
- Finding a family doctor
- Prescribing support
- Information on health services
- Health coaching
- Referrals to specialised services
One-step support
At many of the food banks and community food pantries in Leeds, not only can you access food assistance, but you can also reach out to benefits counsellors, debt counsellors and other support services for more comprehensive help.
find a food bankEmergency Support
If you are facing an emergency, the following resources can provide immediate help:
Leeds Local Welfare Support Scheme
Provides emergency support for Leeds residents facing difficulties, including:
- Food vouchers
- Basic household items
- Fuel pre-paid support
Leeds Emergency Food Point of Contact
Central point of contact for emergency food and essentials:
- Food Referrals
- Delivery Arrangements
- Emergency Support Contacts
Emergency Mental Health Support
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis:
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Advice Centres
Leeds has a number of Advice Centres offering free, independent and confidential support:
Leeds Citizens Advice Bureau
Provides a wide range of advice services including debt, benefits, housing, legal and consumer issues.
Better Leeds Communities
Provides debt, benefits and housing advice, as well as community support services.
Chapeltown Citizens Advice Bureau
Provides professional advice services to Chapeltown and the surrounding area.
Address： The Reginald Centre, 263 Chapeltown Road, Leeds LS7 3EX
0113 242 3100 Access to the websiteOnline Resources
In addition to face-to-face support, there are a variety of online resources to help you:
Leeds City Council Service Directory
Comprehensive directory providing services and support from Leeds City Council.
Access to the websiteMoney Helper
Offers free and impartial financial advice to help improve your financial health.
Access to the websiteNational Careers Service
Provides careers information, advice and guidance to help you make decisions about work and study.
Access to the website