Food or energy in a crisis

The KSAS service is now closed.

Since 2013, the Kent Support and Assistance Service (KSAS) has helped people in Kent with short-term support during a crisis. However, we are now facing serious financial challenges and must focus on protecting statutory services and prioritising support.

In December 2025, the government announced plans for a new scheme called the Crisis and Resilience Fund. This is expected to help people in financial crisis and support projects for residents that prevent hardship. We will keep working with district and borough councils to make sure residents can access help through these schemes.

We are currently developing this new scheme and plan to launch it in the summer of 2026.

Find advice and information about cost of living support