Struggling to make ends meet?
Cost of Living Crisis getting you down?
Please don’t struggle alone! Reach out to the organisations below which are available to help you!
Wherever you live in the Greater Manchester Jewish Community …
- L’Chaim – tel: 0161 792 6335; email: foodbank@lchaim.org.uk
- Gift – tel: 0161 798 6789; email: manchester@jgift.org; 283 Middleton Road, Prestwich, Manchester M8 4LY.
If you live in Bury …
Community hubs offer local people advice and support. This includes help with essential supplies, financial worries, or concerns about your wellbeing. Contact your local Community Hub by calling 0161 253 5400 or email:prestwichcommunityhub@bury.gov.uk
Food banks
Please note that not all food offered is kosher:
- FoodCycle Prestwich email: Prestwich@foodcycle.org Creative Living Centre, 1a Rectory Lane, Prestwich, M25 1BP. Saturdays at 16:45pm
- Prestwich Street Kitchen – Facebook: @prestwichstreetkitchen, facebook.com/groups/360274151572425 Prestwich Methodist Church, Chapel Street, Prestwich, M25 1AA, Mondays & Fridays, 5:30pm-7pm.
Debt advice
- Christians Against Poverty offer a free debt counselling service to residents within the postcode areas of BL8, BL9, M25 and M45 for people of all faiths and none. tel: 0800 328 0006.
- Manchester Credit Union – Queens Court, 24 Queen St, Manchester M2 5HX tel: 0161 231 5222.
- Bury and Bolton Citizens Advice Bureau provide tailored advice to your individual needs with support including debt advice and how to deal with priority payments.
- Freephone Adviceline: 0808 278 7804 available Monday to Friday between 10am and 4pm and bookable face-to-face appointments available. Video drop-in service available: cabb.org.uk/ video-advice/. For further information on benefits, tax credits and universal credit which you may be entitled to, a free online calculator is available at: entitledto.co.uk
Mental Wellbeing Support
A confidential helpline is available for anyone experiencing difficulties with their mental wellbeing, including those struggling because of financial hardship. The Getting Help Helpline on 0161 464 3679is available Monday to Saturday, 8am-8pm, and offers non-clinical support from experienced call-handlers.
You can also contact trained crisis volunteers, supported by clinical supervisors, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by texting GMBury to 85258.
If you live in Salford …
Spirit of Salford offer help with the cost of living. Visit www.salford.gov.uk/costofliving or call the Spirit of Salford helpline on 0800 952 1000
Prefer to talk to someone face to face? Pop into your local Gateway at Broughton Hub, 50 Rigby Street, Broughton, M7 4BQ. Monday to Thursday: 8am – 10pm and Friday: 8am – 6.30pm
Emergency financial help and referrals
For emergency help with the cost of essential items and referrals for other support call 0800 694 36954 or visit www.salford.gov.uk/salfordassist
Welfare Rights and Debt Advice
For welfare rights and debt advice and support with appeals visit 0800 345 7375 or visit www.salford.gov.uk/welfare-contact
Salford Citizens Advice
You can call the Salford CAB on 0808 2787802, Monday to Friday: 9am – 4pm, or on 0161 850 5053 every day, 6pm – 9pm.
For help to make a universal credit claim call 0800 144 8444, Monday to Friday: 8am – 6pm or visit https://salfordcab.org.uk/
Household Support Fund
This offers support with the cost of living until March 2023. Call 0800 011 3998 or visit www.salford.gov.uk/hsf
Council Tax
To check if you are eligible for a discount or reduction of your bill or payment plan call 0161 793 2500 or visit www.salford.gov.uk/backontrack
Housing
A one-stop-shop for all housing advice is available here: www.salford.gov.uk/housingoptions or by emailing housing.advicecentre@salford.gov.uk