Help for households
Cost of living support
Find out more about government’s cost of living support package, providing help for households with rising prices, targeted at those most in need.
Household Support Fund (HSF)
The Household Support Fund grant is a one-off award that could help if you are facing hardship or emergency, including struggling to pay bills or afford food. Find out if you are eligible for the fund, and how to apply.
Tenant support
If you are a private tenant, we support you to ensure your rights and responsibilities when renting a property from a private landlord. Find out more about support for private tenants.
Holiday Activities and Food (HAF)
Children who are eligible for and claiming benefits-related free school meals can sign up for free activity clubs with healthy meals over the summer holidays.
Find support for families, young people and children
Use our directory to find council services, local voluntary and community organisations that can help support you and your family in Croydon.
Find support for you and your family
Food banks
You can contact the discretionary support team who will support you with referrals to local food banks. Email dhp2@croydon.gov.uk and provide the team with the following details:
- the reason you need the emergency support for a food bank referral
- when you will receive your next Universal Credit/wages
- a mini statement from your bank or building society
You can also find available food banks in Croydon using Simply Connect's food bank list.
Healthy Start Vouchers
Healthy Start Vouchers To help buy fruit, vegetables and milk if you’re on a low income, pregnant or have a child under 4. Apply online: www.healthystart.nhs.uk Email healthy.start@nhsbsa.nhs.uk or call 0300 330 7010
Free school meals
If you are a parent who receives benefits, your child may be eligible for free school meals. Find out if your child is entitled.
Support for mental health
Visit our webpage to find support for mental health, including help with a mental health crisis or emergency
Adult Support Services
Adult Support Croydon is designed to help adults find out about local groups, activities and services within the community. There is also an information and advice section to help residents on a range of health and social care topics.
Simply Connect Croydon
Simply Connect Croydon is a website managed by the CVA and Volunteer Centre Croydon where residents can find out about services and activities in the local area