Cost of living support

Help is available for Brighton & Hove residents struggling with the cost of living.

Find out how you can get advice and support on food, money, energy bills, and how to look after your physical and mental wellbeing.

Emergency help and money advice

Find out if you can claim benefits or get emergency help to pay for food, energy and other essentials, and where to get advice to manage your money.

Help with food, meals and shopping

How to get free school meals, free food vouchers and free or low cost food, how to donate food and volunteer to help those struggling to afford food.

Help with energy bills

Find out if you can get support with your energy bills and get advice about how to save energy.

Draft Brighton & Hove Cost of Living plan

Read our draft plan to tackle the cost of living crisis in Brighton & Hove.

Warm welcome directory

Find free indoor activities and places to go across the city.

Support to improve your health

Get advice and support to look after your health and wellbeing and those you care for.

Cost of living crisis appeal

Make a financial donation to help Brighton & Hove residents.