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Community hubs are emerging as front‑line support for households squeezed by the cost‑of‑living crisis, offering everything from a “pay‑as‑you‑feel” café to free legal and health advice. Inside East Twickenham Neighbourhood Association: A One‑Stop Support Hub Located in a Victorian building, ETNA runs a “pay as you feel” café staffed by volunteers from the Real Junk Food Project, provides financial counselling in partnership with Citizens Advice, and hosts yoga, childcare, and self‑help groups. Scale of the Hub Model: Visitor Numbers and National Reach 1,400 people visit ETNA each week. ETNA operates 365 days a year. Across the UK there are about 21,000 community centres and halls (New Local, 2025 report). In Brighton, the Hangleton and Knoll Project runs 67 groups from St Richard’s community centre. Why Multi‑Service Hubs Matter in the Cost‑of‑Living Crisis By co‑locating services, hubs reduce the financial and logistical burden on residents, allowing them to access meals, advice, and health support in a single, familiar setting. Volunteers report that the relaxed environment makes assistance feel less clinical and more welcoming. Looking Ahead: Expansion and Sustainability of Community Hubs Managers like Vanessa James and Ann Tizzard expect demand to keep rising as households seek affordable, convenient support. The model’s scalability hinges on continued volunteer engagement and modest funding, suggesting a growing role for hubs in national social policy.