IMAGE: Sheffield Town Hall
Sheffield City Council has received government funding for those most in need of help with the cost of living crisis.
This week marks Household Support Fund awareness week where people have been encouraged to come forward if they need additional support.
Mel Stride, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions said in a press release: “The best way we can protect family finances is by driving down inflation, but as it reduces, we recognise that cost of living pressures remain for some of the most vulnerable households.
“Our record £842 million cash injection to the Household Support Fund in England this year means that people most in need will be able to get extra support locally to cover the essentials.”
The funding is a part of the Household Support Fund and has been distributed amongst local authorities across the country.
The fund can be applied for once every three months for help with food, bills and essential clothes such as school uniform among other items.
It cannot be used for rent or mortgage payments and applications must be filed via the city council website.
Mr Stride said: “This Household Support Fund Awareness Week, I do encourage anyone in the country who is struggling to cover costs to speak to their local council about what extra support is available in their area. I know local MPs will be keen to do the same, so their constituents know the additional help available on their doorstep.”
The fund was launched in October 2021 and has funded vulnerable households with £26 million of funding.
For more information, visit: https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/cost-of-living/apply-household-support-fund