Cost of living help - food and essential items
Find out where you can access free food and other essential items such as period products.
Free kids meals - Many supermarkets and restaurant chains offer free or discounted meals during the school holidays.
Healthy Start - if you are more than 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under 4, you may be entitled to get help to buy healthy food and milk. Find out more on the NHS website: Healthy Start - get help to buy food and milk (NHS) (opens new window)
Food banks and other food support
There is a range of food support available in Swansea for those in need, from food banks and food share to ready-made takeaway meals, sit-down meals and community shops.
Free school meals
If you are claiming certain benefits you could save money by claiming free school meals for your child.
School breakfast clubs
The majority of primary schools in Swansea have FREE breakfast clubs that usually run for around half an hour prior to the start of the school day.
Free period products
Free period products are available at a number of locations around Swansea.
Reusable nappies
Reusable nappies reduce the amount of black bags you need and save you money. Plus we will give you up to £100 towards the cost of buying reusable nappies.
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Last modified on 02 September 2022