At Rye Food Bank, we know that needing help with food is often just one part of a
much bigger picture.
Money worries, debt, housing problems, benefits, disability or ill health and rising
energy costs can all put pressure on household finances. That is why, alongside
providing food, we work with trusted local organisations that can offer specialist
advice and practical support.
Our aim is not simply to help with today's crisis, but wherever possible to help
you find the support you need for the future.
HARC – Hastings Advice & Representation Centre
Benefits advice here at Rye Food Bank every Wednesday
A HARC adviser is available at Rye Food Bank every Wednesday, providing free,
confidential and specialist benefits advice for people living in Rye and the
surrounding villages.
HARC can provide advice and support with benefits including:
. Universal Credit
. Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
. Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
. Attendance Allowance
. Other welfare benefit issues
Appointments should be booked in advance.
Rye Food Bank – Wednesdays, 11am–2pm
Rye Baptist Church, Cinque Ports Street, Rye, TN31 7AN
Telephone: 01424 428 375
Benefits Helpline: 0333 344 0681
Website: HARC Visit: https://harcuk.com
(Appointments must be booked in advance by contacting HARC directly using the links above)
Citizens Advice 1066 provides information and advice across a wide range of issues,
including:
. Benefits and Universal Credit
. Debt and money
. Housing
. Employment
. Energy costs
. Consumer problems
. Family and relationship issues
Local Advice Line: 01424 869 352
Citizens Advice also provides regular outreach sessions in Rye.
Visit: https://www.citizensadvice1066.co.uk
Our knowledgeable advice team are always ready and willing to help you navigate any challenges with compassionate, expert guidance.
If you would like tailored support and advice to help with practical solutions, we warmly invite you to book an appointment to come and speak directly with a member of our support team.
Help with money and debt
If you are struggling with debt or worried about your finances, Christians Against
Poverty provides free help and advice.
Support can include understanding your financial situation, dealing with debt and
finding practical ways forward.
Telephone: 01274 761999
Visit: https://capuk.org
Help with energy bills and keeping your home warm
Energise Sussex Coast provides advice and practical support to help households
reduce energy costs and make their homes warmer and more energy efficient.
Support includes:
. Help with high energy bills
. Energy-saving advice
. Advice about improving the energy efficiency of your home
. Retrofit advice and support
Telephone: 01424 390062
Visit: https://www.energisesussexcoast.co.uk
If you're finding it difficult to make your money last, these free and confidential online
tools may help.
Plan your household budget
The Money Helper Budget Planner can help you see how much money you have
coming in, where your money is going and what you have left each month. It can
also help identify areas where you may be able to reduce costs.
Check you're getting all the help you're entitled to
The Turn2us Benefits Calculator can help you check whether you may be entitled
to additional benefits or financial support, including Universal Credit, Pension Credit,
Council Tax Support and help with housing costs.
Would you prefer to talk to someone?
You don't have to work through money or benefits problems on your own. Ask one of
our volunteers about the specialist advice available through Rye Food Bank,
including support from HARC and CAP (Christians Against Poverty).
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