Are you worried about food?
If you are struggling with the current cost of living and struggling to have a hot meal, there are various solutions available from community, council or government supports if you are worried about food.
See below for different options available and you might also want to look at the page Managing your money for benefit and financial advice and other type of support.
If what you need is not here, you can also call the council Community Wellbeing Helpline: 0303 123 1009.
There are community food organisations in all areas of South Lanarkshire that can help you with food provision and provision of essential items such as sanitary products, toiletries and household cleaning products. Some of them also offer lunch or café. Food co-ops and food larders are also good options to access affordable food.
To access support, you may need a referral from a frontline worker or care professional such a support worker, health visitor, social worker or someone from a voluntary organisation who offers support or advice.
The following local community hubs are available:
Blantyre District
This warm safe space located with Blantyre Old Parish Church is located on Craigmuir Road, Blantyre.
Opening times are Wednesdays 11.00 am to 2.00 pm.
Soup, rolls with sausage, endless tea/coffee/juice are offered (no charge).
The following services are provided:
- Accessible toilets
- Arts and crafts, books, magazines, board games
- Child friendly
- Disabled parking
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Toilet facilities
- Wheelchair friendly
Contact 07944444964 for further information.
Bothwell District
This food hub based within Bothwell Parish Church is located on Main Street, Bothwell and is available for patients living in Hamilton, Bothwell and Uddingston.
Opening times are Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday from 11.30 am to 8.00 pm.
The following services are provided:
- Hot drinks
- Soup, sandwiches
- Hot food in the evening
For further information and to find community food organisations or a foodbank in your area click here.