Eligible households can receive an average of £200 in vouchers.
There is a new grant for Leicestershire residents who need support with rising food and energy costs.
Leicestershire County Council has been awarded £7.2m from the Department of Work and Pensions and is urging people who are struggling to pay their bills to apply.
Eligible households can receive an average of £200 in vouchers.
Councillor Louise Richardson, cabinet member for health and wellbeing, said: “Prices remain sky high so it’s important we’re helping households with essential costs.
“As well as offering school food vouchers during the holidays, making sure no child goes hungry, we’re supporting local charities, including helping local foodbanks to purchase food.
“Global economics are beyond our control but we’re committed to supporting our residents and I’d encourage people to apply.”
Applications need to be made through a professional or support worker – or through one of the following organisations:
- Registered charities and voluntary organisations
- Schools/education settings
- Food banks
- Care organisations
- Children’s Services
- Adult Social Care
- Housing
- Revenues and Customer Support
- Public Health
- Care and NHS professionals including nurses and GPs
- District and borough councils
- Citizens’ Advice
The money is from the Government's Household Support Fund. Find out more on the council's Cost of Living webpage.
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