Kingston Cost of Living Support Over The Holidays
Cost of Living Support in Kingston
Additional funding is now available for low-income households in Kingston who meet the criteria and are struggling to afford food, fuel, utility bills and other essentials.
The Household support fund runs from 1st October 2024 to 31st March 2025 inclusive.
Applications will remain open during this time, subject to the availability of funds. Information can be found here.
Access to Food
Kingston Foodbank services are provided in partnership with The Trussell Trust.
The Foodbank provides three days’ of nutritionally-balanced emergency food and support to local people who are referred in a crisis. Find out how to access them here.
There are also several other community based foodbanks that provide emergency food support that can be accessed without the need for a voucher.
Here are a few:
Chessington Community Fridge and Pantry
Open Tuesday's and Saturdays 10am - 1pm
St Mary's Centre, Church La, Church Ln, Chessington KT9 2DR
New Malden Community Fridge
Open every Friday 11am - 1pm
Kingston Environment Centre,1 Kingston Road, New Malden KT3 3PE
Relocated Surbiton Community Fridge
Open Sunday/Monday/Tuesday/ Friday from 11 am to 1 pm. Closed on Saturday, Wednesday and Thursday
248B Kingston Rd, New Malden KT3 3RN next door to the Two Kings Boxing Club and near the tennis courts
Additional information and a rage of other support schemes can be found here.
Mental Health and Wellbeing - organisations that can help
We understand that the festive season can be challenging for some people, if you are looking for Mental Health and Wellbeing support over the Christmas period, Healthwatch Kingston have recently posted advice and information on our website, with links to local and national services that may be able to support you.
Find out more about Mental Health and Wellbeing Support
Free listening services
If you just need to talk, any time of day or night, these services offer confidential support from trained volunteers. You can talk about anything that's troubling you, no matter how difficult:
- Call 116 123 to talk to Samaritans, or email: jo@samaritans.org for a reply within 24 hours
- Text "SHOUT" to 85258 to contact the Shout Crisis Text Line, or text "YM" if you're under 19
If you're under 19, you can also call 0800 1111 to talk to Childline or chat to one of their counsellors online. The number will not appear on your phone bill.
