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

Online guidance

If you’re worried about money and struggling to afford the essentials, you can receive guidance online.

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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.

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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Other services

We provide the following services which are run through our partner organisation – Fed Up Community Café

Community café

Step in for a good, worry-free meal. Our café service given freely, hoping to make a tangible difference in your life - whether it’s a hot dinner, a bit of advice, or simply a listening ear.

Community larder

Our larder is available to anyone needing a little extra support with groceries.

Learning hub

Get the best possible start to your career, by getting both certification and experience.

Mobile meals

For those who are unable to leave their homes, our mobile meals service delivers. Our team doesn’t just drop off food; they also perform a crucial welfare check with every delivery.

Service directory

We partner with local organisations to connect anyone in need with the specific help and resources they require.

Recipes

Not everyone is a master chef and can come up with ideas on how to make a meal with limited ingredients. Explore our range of easy to follow recipes.