Hardship advice and support for residents

Food support in Hartlepool

If you're struggling to afford food, there are several services in Hartlepool that can help.

Where to find food support

Get in touch with Welfare Support

Other food-related support

  • Healthy Start Scheme
    If you're more than 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under 4 and receive certain benefits (or are under 18), you may be eligible for help to buy healthy food and get free vitamins. Find out more about Healthy Start

  • Free school meals
    If you receive a qualifying benefit and your child is a registered pupil at a school or nursery, you may be eligible for free school meals.

Apply for Free School Meals