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Help and advice

Access a range of advice and support, including money advice and guidance on social security payments and grants that may be available to you.

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Taff-Ely Foodbank and our support services are here to help, acting with respect and without judgement.

Guidance

Advice helpline

If you’re worried about money and struggling to afford the essentials, you can contact a free helpline for personalised support or receive guidance online.

Independent Food Aid Network

For a comprehensive list of advice and support services in RCT and how they can help, visit the 'Worrying About Money' resource.

Get emergency food

If you need help, we can provide an emergency food parcel. We can help you find out where to get a food voucher for emergency food.

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Financial support

Find out which social security payments and financial support you may be eligible for.

Benefits calculator

Social security provides financial support to certain people on low incomes, or to meet specific needs. Find out which social security payments you may be eligible for.

Energy bill support

If you need support with your gas and electricity bills, find out who to contact for help.

Grants search

A grant is financial assistance given by a charitable organisation. Find out which welfare grants may be available to you by using the grants search tool.

Other local food support

There are a number of foodbanks and pantries in Taff-Ely and across Rhondda Cynon Taf also offering support to local people, while reducing food waste. You can see what food banks and pantries are available, and their opening times and costs, on the RCT Council website:

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