Use this page if food insecurity is linked to debt, budgeting, benefits or wider money worries.
This redesigned page brings together the main support routes named on the original Leeds FAN Debt and Budgeting page without sending users back through another internal Leeds FAN page.
On the original site, the Debt & Welfare route highlights the Leeds Money Information Centre as the main starting point for debt advice and related support in Leeds.
It brings together organisations offering free and independent support and can help users compare local debt, money and benefit services.
If you need emergency food immediately, go back to Get Help or Food Banks first.
The original page describes Citizens Advice Leeds as providing free, confidential and impartial advice.
Phone: 0113 223 4400
The original page says Money Wellness provides support with debt advice, benefits assessment, income maximisation, budgeting guidance and vulnerability support.
The original page describes StepChange as offering free debt advice and practical solutions by telephone and online.
Phone: 0800 138 1111
The original page says MoneyHelper offers clear, unbiased money advice on debt, credit, borrowing, budgeting and savings.
The original page includes Leeds City Credit Union as a local route for affordable financial services, savings and lower-cost borrowing.
Phone: 0113 242 3343
The original page says St Vincent offers services including debt and budgeting advice and support.
The original page says National Debtline provides online and telephone advice, factsheets, budgeting tools and sample letters for people experiencing debt difficulties.
Phone: 0808 808 4000
The original page includes Stop Loan Sharks for people worried about illegal money lenders or very high interest borrowing.
24/7 hotline: 0300 555 2222
If you need food support now, use Get Help or Food Banks first, then return to this page if your situation is also linked to debt, benefits or income problems.