NHS Healthy Start
Helps young families on low incomes to access healthy food, milk and vitamins.
To apply by email or phone please call: 0300 330 7010 or email: healthy.start@nhsbsa.nhs.uk
If you’re not a British citizen, but your child is, email: healthystartNRPF@nhsbsa.nhs.uk to request an application form.
Fresh Food Voucher Scheme
Voucher Scheme providing vouchers for those struggling to afford food, to purchase healthy fresh food in their local area and from Darley Street Market.
Free School Meals
Provides a healthy and nutritious lunchtime meal every school day for children aged 5-16 years in families who receive certain benefits.
If you are an Asylum Seeker, you will need to apply directly to the school or visit the Education Action website. Or call Bradford Council 01274 432772.
Healthy Meal Recipes
Ideas for meals and snacks you can prepare using your free NHS Healthy Start foods.
Cooking on a Budget
Tips, ideas and inspiration for eating well for less and helping your money and time to go further.
Swap Well to Eat Well
Low cost healthy meal ideas, food swaps for shopping, cooking, and snacking, fakeaway recipes and lots more!
Cost of Living Support
Information, help and tips on everything from groceries to utilities. This information is updated regularly and is available to download as a pdf.
FoodSavers Network
Offers high quality fresh and store cupboard food for a low weekly membership (typically £6).
Benefits Calculator
A free benefits calculator to see how much you are eligible for, how much better off you might be in work, and how changes in your household budget can affect your income.
Holiday Activity and Food Programme
Provides healthy meals, activities and childcare places for children from low-income families.
Food Banks
Provides free emergency food parcels for those struggling to afford food.
Low-cost Markets and Pantries
Offers fresh and long-life food at a reduced cost to people on lower incomes or who can’t afford full-price food.
Emergency Meals
Find out where to find a free or low-cost meal in Bradford district, with day-to-day listings of where free meals are available.
