Food and essential items

Food banks and support

There are range of food bank in the area along with free food and meals.

There are a number of food banks located throughout the region. If you are in need then please get in touch with your local food bank for help.

Dumfries and Galloway College has a student food bank and offers a free breakfast.

If you're more than 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under 4, you may be able to get help to buy healthy food and milk.

As food costs continue to rise, eating healthy on a budget can be a challenge. Senior dietitian shares some tips to help.

We provide access to essential products such as sanitary towels, clothing and baby items.

Baby Boxes are packed full of clothes, bedding and lots of other useful things to help give your baby the best possible start in life.

We provide a range of free period products for collection at public venues and community organisations across our region.

There are free warm winter clothes events taking place across the region this winter season.

With your library card you can get access to free eBooks, eAudiobooks and eMagazines.