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Trussell (formerly The Trussell Trust) – Emergency Food, Financial Hardship and Family Support
Trussell, formerly The Trussell Trust, supports a UK network of food banks helping individuals and families experiencing financial hardship. Through emergency food provision, local referrals, and a free hardship helpline, it connects parents with essential supplies, benefits guidance, and practical assistance when they...
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Trussell, formerly The Trussell Trust, supports a UK network of food banks helping individuals and families experiencing financial hardship. Through emergency food provision, local referrals, and a free hardship helpline, it connects parents with essential supplies, benefits guidance, and practical assistance when they struggle to afford food or everyday necessities.
- Emergency food: Food parcels through participating local food banks.
- Find support: Search for nearby food banks and voucher providers.
- Financial advice: Benefits, grants, and essential living costs.
- Hardship helpline: Free, confidential advice for England and Wales.
Telephone: 0808 208 2138, weekdays, 9 am–5 pm.
Important: Food bank vouchers may be required. Food bank services and eligibility vary locally.
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Organisation: Trussell (formerly The Trussell Trust) Organisation type: Registered charity Registered charity numbers: 1110522 (England and Wales); SC044246 (Scotland) Registered company number: 05434524 Help through Hardship helpline: https://www.trussell.org.uk/help-and-advice/help-through-hardship-helpline Telephone: 0808 208 2138 Helpline hours: Monday–Friday, 9 am–5 pm, excluding public holidays. Geographic coverage: UK-wide food bank network. The Help through Hardship helpline serves England and Wales. Cost: Free advice and eligible emergency food support. Eligibility: Individuals and families experiencing financial hardship or difficulty affording food and essential living costs. Food bank referral requirements vary by location. Access: Online food bank search, local referral organisations and telephone hardship advice. Source workbook: MidwifePlus Public Resource Directory Listing ID: MP-046 Source checked: 10 November 2026 Next suggested review: May 2027 Editorial status: Independently researched for directory listing Partnership status: Independent signposting; no partnership implied.
Approved 10 November 2026 · Review due 10 May 2027
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