Free Support Services in County Durham
Find local support services, community help and events in County Durham, North East.
Local services
East Durham Trust Food Support
Emergency food support and practical help for people facing hardship in Peterlee.
Feeding Families County Durham
Emergency food support and practical help for people facing hardship in County Durham.
Durham Foodbank
Emergency food support and practical help for people facing hardship in Durham.
Chester-le-Street Foodbank
Emergency food support and practical help for people facing hardship in Chester-le-Street.
Consett Foodbank
Emergency food support and practical help for people facing hardship in Consett.
Stanley Foodbank
Emergency food support and practical help for people facing hardship in Stanley.
Shildon Alive Foodbank
Emergency food support and practical help for people facing hardship in Shildon.
Bishop Auckland Foodbank
Emergency food support and practical help for people facing hardship in Bishop Auckland.
Newton Aycliffe Foodbank
Emergency food support and practical help for people facing hardship in Newton Aycliffe.
Seaham Foodbank
Emergency food support and practical help for people facing hardship in Seaham.
Peterlee Foodbank
Emergency food support and practical help for people facing hardship in Peterlee.
Glenroyd House Food Support
Emergency food support and practical help for people facing hardship in Consett.
Region and county-wide services
Wider area support that still applies in County Durham, including services set at region or county level.
No region-wide or county-wide services match these filters.
England-wide services
Available across England. These appear on local child pages because they serve people throughout England.
No England-wide services match these filters.
National services
Available across the UK. These are shown separately and are not counted as local County Durham services.
FoodCycle
Free weekly community meals made from surplus food for anyone in need of food or company.
FareShare
Fighting hunger by redistributing surplus food to frontline charities.
NHS Healthy Start
Help to buy healthy food and milk for pregnant women and families with young children.
Feeding Britain: Affordable Food Clubs
A national network of community food clubs offering low-cost groceries and support.
FareShare Food Support
Connecting surplus food to community groups and charities to tackle hunger.
Independent Food Aid Network (IFAN)
A network helping people find local independent food banks and support across the UK.
Citizens Advice Help Through Hardship
National helpline giving foodbank referrals and practical support to people who cannot afford food.
Local services
12
Support services currently listed directly in County Durham.
Local events
2
Upcoming events and activities happening in County Durham.
Categories
15
Different kinds of help currently available around County Durham.
Related guides
Trusted advice linked to the kinds of help available here.
Nearby places
You may find extra services and events in nearby towns and areas.
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Council and NHS information
Official information can help with housing, health and local services.
Quick answers for County Durham
What help can I find here?
You can browse local services, wider-area support, community events and practical guides for County Durham on this page.
What if I need urgent help?
If your situation feels urgent, use the urgent help link on this page for crisis support and immediate next steps.
What if there is not enough local help listed yet?
If local listings are still growing in County Durham, we also show wider-area and national support so you still have somewhere to turn.
County Durham Support Services and Community Help
County Durham residents can use this page to find local support services, community help, trusted organisations and practical advice in one place.
Browse local listings first, then explore region-wide, county-wide and England-wide support that is also visible to people in County Durham.
If you are not sure where to start, use the search and category filters to narrow down the kind of help you need in County Durham.
This page is designed to make it easier to discover support in County Durham, including free services, wider area support and practical local help.
Help available in County Durham
This page brings together local support services, community help and events for people in County Durham, North East. You can explore practical help, free activities and trusted organisations in one place.