Help to buy food
If you are worried that you cannot afford to buy food, or you want to find ways to save money when buying food, there is lots of support out there you can make use of.
Newham Food Alliance
The Newham Food Alliance is a partnership made up of over 40 Voluntary, Community and Faith based organisations (VCS) all working to support Newham residents either through food banks or food clubs.
You can refer yourself to this service using our directory. Please click the button below to refer yourself, or someone else (with their permission) to the Newham Food Alliance.
Cheap, simple and healthy recipe ideas
The Cost of Living Response team and Our Newham Money have produced a guide with top tips on saving money on your food shop. Take a look at their guide here.
Recipes - Healthier Families - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Recipe finder - Enjoy Food | Diabetes UK
Early Start Nutrition's 'Feed your Family on a Budget' blog
UK charity HENRY's website has top tips on their for eating well for less.
Services that can support you
The following Newham services can support you if you need help to buy food:
Newham Food Alliance
The Newham Food Alliance is a partnership that reaches thousands of residents a week with food parcels, meals and other support.
Nutrition Kitchen free nutrition course
This programme runs once a week for 12-weeks, where we will educate you in:
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what a healthy diet looks like
healthy cooking style
what small impactful changes you can make to better your health.
Help with money
There are lots of services in Newham that can help you with money, debt advice and money management.
Worried about money?
There are lots of services in Newham that can help you with stress and worry.