Help managing the cost-of-living increases
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Help managing the cost-of-living increases
Where to get advice and support in Renfrewshire
Do you need immediate financial support?
You may be eligible for a Crisis Grant
To learn more visit the MyGov.Scot website: www.mygov.scot/scottish-welfare-fund/crisis-grants
For further guidance, please get in touch with one of the following organisations:
- Advice Works - 0300 300 1238
- Citizens Advice Bureau - 0141 889 2121
Do you need fuel & energy support?
Renfrewshire Council Energy Management Unit
For help with energy advocacy and access to available grants or fuel vouchers
- 0300 300 0300
- emu@renfrewshire.gov.uk
Renfrewshire Citizens Advice Bureau
For free and impartial energy advice.
- 0141 889 2121
- ren-bureau@paisleyCAB.casonline.org.uk
- www.renfrewshirecab.org.uk
Home Energy Scotland
For help to reduce energy bills & tackle climate change.
Do you need mental health support?
If you are feeling overwhelmed please talk to someone you trust or contact FIRST Crisis:
- Freephone 0800 221 8929 (or standard rate 0141 848 9090)
- https://ramh.org/services/crisis-support/
Do you need immediate access to food?
Request a Foodbank Voucher
Access an emergency 3-day food parcel from the Renfrewshire Foodbank, available for individuals and families who are in need. Vouchers can be issued by a number of agencies including:
- Advice Works - 0300 300 1238
- Citizens Advice Bureau - 0141 889 2121
Other Local Food Support Options
Darkwood Crew
Tannahill Centre, 76 Blackstoun Rd, Paisley, PA3 1NT
T: 07309 862 681 | www.darkwoodcrew.co.uk
EBI Unites
Project Space within Erskine Church of the Nazarene Rashielee Avenue Erskine, PA8 6HA
E. ebiunites@hotmail.com | www.ebi.scot
Lochwinnoch Community Larder
Lochhead Ave, Lochwinnoch, PA12 4AW
www.facebook.com/groups/lochwinnochcommunitylarder
Star Project Community Food Pantry
12-14 Wallace Street, Paisley PA3 2BU
T. 0141 889 5850 | www.facebook.com/STARPantryPlus
Station 7, Active Communities Pantry
7 Quarry Street, Johnstone, PA5 8DY
T. 01505 801 501 | E. info@activecommunities.co.uk | www.activecommunities.co.uk/station-seven
