Beyond Food
Beyond Food is a friendly, face‑to‑face service run by MK Food Bank and
MK Money Lifeline that helps you get more in control of your money, your bills and your budget.
To book a session call or text 07514 031874 or email: beyondfood@mkfoodbank.org.uk
We know that balancing finances and debts or applying for benefits and grants can be difficult so we offer face-to-face appointments to help you make sense of all the forms and documents and get to grips with your money.
Appointments are available for anyone who has used the Food Bank and for every meeting you attend we will offer you a free voucher to use at the Top-up Shop.
To book a session call or text 07514 031874 or email: beyondfood@mkfoodbank.org.uk
Case Study
One man who we supported through Beyond Food had been unemployed for a long time and was struggling to move forward. Our team helped him secure backdated benefits and referred him to the Council’s Local Welfare Provision, which funded clothing and a bike so he could start a new job. He’s now working, using the Top Up Shop to stay on track, and even made a small donation to the Food Bank before Christmas.
How we can help
Our trained coaches work with you on things like:
- Maximising income – checking benefits, grants, and other support
- Reducing monthly bills – energy, utilities, shopping costs
- Budgeting help – finding more breathing space in your finances
- Debt advice – rent arrears, council tax, payment plans
- Warmth and energy support – home improvements, vouchers
- Practical help – forms, applications, phone calls
You’ll work together on a simple action plan, one step at a time.
Many people who use the Food Bank tell us the same thing – they just need a bit more support so they don’t have to rely on food parcels. That’s exactly what Beyond Food is for.
Beyond Food has been made possible by Milton Keynes Community Foundation. Thanks to its donors, we have been able to lift people out of the dependence of food parcels to help with longer term support with debt advice and benefit support.
