Cost of living support in East London
When the numbers stop adding up, we sit down with you. Rent has risen. Bills have risen. Wages, mostly, have not. Blossom Group is a community-run response — practical help with food, warmth, bills and benefits, offered without paperwork gauntlets and without judgement.
Who is struggling in our community?
The squeeze is not felt evenly. The cost of living crisis is often reported as a single national story. In our neighbourhoods, it is six or seven quieter stories at once. These are the people knocking on our door — and the people we go to find when they don’t.
Older residents
Pensioners on fixed incomes. State pension rises rarely match real-world price jumps for heating, food, and medication. Many older neighbours are choosing between a warm home and a full plate — often silently, because asking for help feels undignified. One resident shared, “I turned the heating off in November. My daughter didn’t know until Christmas.”
Working families
Wages that no longer stretch. People in employment — often two jobs between them — are finding that their wages simply do not cover the basic necessities. Many are struggling to put food on the table despite working hard.
How BLOSSOM GROUP offers a helping hand
BLOSSOM GROUP is a community-run response, providing essential practical help. We offer support with food, warmth, bills, and benefits. Our approach is non-judgmental and free from burdensome paperwork, ensuring that help is accessible when it is needed most.
Practical support and resources
We provide direct assistance with various aspects of the cost of living crisis. This includes helping with food and sign post to food banks and kitchen services, ensuring access to warmth with support for heating bills, and guiding individuals through the complex process of accessing benefits they are entitled to.
Accessing support and getting involved
If you or someone you know is struggling with the cost of living, please reach out to BLOSSOM GROUP. Our doors are open, and we are here to provide the support you need. We currently help over 200 people a week, demonstrating the significant impact we have within our community.