Cost of living support in Plymouth

Here are some fantastic organisations across Plymouth that are working their socks off to provide help on a number of cost of living issues such as access to foodbanks, advice on energy bills, affordable clothing and more.

If you need some extra support there is help out there. I have set up this page to sign post advice from fantastic organisations based both in and outside of Plymouth to find out what support is available to you.

Plymouth Online Directory

The Plymouth Online Directory is a great hub for links to organisations that can provide support for struggling households in Plymouth.

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Uniform Store Plymouth

As Plymouth gets back to school in September, many families struggling with the rising cost of living are worried about school uniform costs.

The new rules around schools providing an affordable school uniform option will help, but for those worried about being able to afford kitting out their children for school, visit the Uniform Store.

Located on 93 New George St in Plymouth city centre, the team of volunteers there can help you if you need uniform for your kids free of charge. There is no referral needed to use this service.

The shop is open every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 10am to 1pm. During term time, there is a click and collect service available.

If you have any old school uniform that you can donate please drop it off the Uniform Store. All schools in Plymouth covered. Thank you for their work.

Plymouth Foodbank

I know that for many families across Plymouth, the staggering increases in the cost of food and drink is currently one of the biggest concerns brought on by the cost of living crisis. I’m worried that the October energy price rise will tip more people into food poverty.

There are some awful stories about individuals who are struggling to afford to feed their families in our city. If you are struggling to put food on the table, there is help available to you.

I recently visited Plymouth Foodbank to hear first-hand about the rise in demand for food. They are a fantastic organisation full of brilliant volunteers who can help you access three days’ nutritionally balanced emergency food if you are in need.

For more information about how to get help from Plymouth Foodbank or if you are able to donate food or money, please visit https://plymouth.foodbank.org.uk/ to find out more.

No one should be left faced with the prospect of going hungry this winter.

Citizens Advice

Citizens Advice is another great organisation offering advice for families on low incomes.

Check out their advice guide for help if you’re struggling with living costs here.

Further support

There are a range of schemes available to help if you are struggling with the cost of living crisis. You can find out more about these schemes, such as support with childcare costs or help with travel costs, on the Gov.uk website

I am here to help, and so please get in touch with me if there is anything that I can assist with. You can call the Plymouth office on 01752 717255 or email me at luke.pollard.mp@parliament.uk