• Cost of Living Advice and Support

We know that the cost of living crisis is putting a lot of stress on our communities and we are here to listen, to connect and to share the local and city wide support that is on offer.

At Zest, we offer a warm welcome to all. We have free-to-access facilities including computers and Wi-Fi, the library and low cost Foodworks café. There is a Cost of Living specific information point, (on the way to the café) with advice and contacts on a range of areas, from fuel and energy, to food, benefits and work. We have period poverty products for anyone to take just next to the café and in our facilities. Zest has many free social groups running through our This Community Can, Health and Work teams, to connect with people and learn new skills.

There are two pathways to access free advice about anything cost of living related, from Citizen’s Advice Sheffield (on our online portal here at Zest) or Langsett Advice (in person at Zest). Please see here for more information including self referrals.

We know that this stress can also have an impact on our physical and mental health too. We hold a Wellbeing Drop In every two weeks with staff on hand to help with directing you to appropriate cost of living support, health checks and referrals. Please contact zoe.kinross@zestcommunity.co.uk for more information,

Cost of Living Support Links 

Please clink on these links to access support from a wide range of partners who offer advice and referrals for help.

Sheffield City Council Cost of Living Support – including Household Support Grants info

Cost of living | Sheffield City Council

Food Support

S6 Foodbank

Sheffield S6 Foodbank | Helping Local People in Crisis

Sheffield Food Support Map – food bank referrals, low cost places to eat and more

Find food support in Sheffield | Sheffield City Council

Energy Support

Sheffield City Council

Home energy efficiency advice | Sheffield City Council

Leap Appliances – replace broken white goods and energy efficiency advice

LEAP Appliances & Energy Efficient White Goods | LEAP (applyforleap.org.uk)

Green Doctor – energy efficiency advice

Green Doctor, helping UK residents stay warm, stay well, and save energy. – Groundwork

Advice

Citizen’s Advice Sheffield

Free, confidential, impartial and independent advice and advocacy on a wide range of subjects such as benefits, debt, housing and more.

Citizens Advice Sheffield

Family Hubs

Free social groups for parents and babies and toddlers

Sheffield Family Hubs | Sheffield (sheffielddirectory.org.uk)

Sheffield Mental Health Directory – the Cost of Living Crisis is stressful, support is available to help.

Local support for when you’re feeling low | Sheffield Mental Health Guide

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Enquiry Form

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