🍞 Food & Family Support

Food support is available across Merton through a range of services:

• Local food banks (some require referral vouchers)
• Community food programmes and distribution centres
• Faith-based and charity-led food support services
• Community kitchens and low-cost food schemes

Support may include:

• Emergency food parcels
• Regular access to food provision
• Free or low-cost meals in community settings

👉 It is important to check referral requirements and opening times before attending services.

👶 Family & Early Years Support

Families with young children and expectant parents can access additional support in Merton:

• Children’s centres and family hubs
• Health visitor and maternity services
• Parenting programmes and early help services
• Holiday food schemes and school-based support

You may also be eligible for:

• Healthy Start scheme (support with food and essentials for young children)
• Free school meals
• Family wellbeing and support services