Cost-of-Living Support
https://www.kent.gov.uk/leisure-and-community/cost-of-living-support
East Kent residents facing the rising cost of living can access various support services, including the Household Support Fund, Kent Together helpline, and financial services. These resources offer assistance with energy bills, food costs, and general financial guidance. Additionally, organizations like Social Enterprise Kent provide one-on-one support and community-based initiatives to address specific needs like healthy eating and managing finances.
- Household Support Fund:This Kent County Council scheme provides support to vulnerable households struggling with rising living costs, offering vouchers for energy, food, and other essentials. https://www.kent.gov.uk/leisure-and-community/cost-of-living-support/urgent-financial-help-and-extra-support/household-support-fund
- Kent Support and Assistance Service (KSAS):KSAS offers crisis support, including supermarket vouchers, to Kent residents facing immediate financial difficulties. https://www.kent.gov.uk/leisure-and-community/cost-of-living-support/urgent-financial-help-and-extra-support/food-or-energy-in-a-crisis#tab-4
- Cost of Living Fund (East Kent):This fund supports community-based projects focused on healthy eating and tackling food poverty.
- Debt Advice:Kent Money Advice Hub provides free, confidential debt advice and support through various channels, including phone, online, and in-person kiosks.
- Kent Together:This helpline and information service provides advice and support on various cost of living issues, including energy bills and food costs.
- Social Enterprise Kent:Offers one-on-one support for various cost of living challenges and manages the Cost of Living Fund for East Kent.