Struggling Herefordshire households can apply to £2m fund for necessities | EUROtoday

More than £2m has been made obtainable for households struggling within the cost-of-living disaster.

People struggling to pay for power and different necessities are being inspired to test if they’re eligible earlier than making use of to Herefordshire Council for a share of the fund.

The authority stated the federal government had offered £2.3m. Residents might use the cash to get assist with paying for power and water, in addition to meals, clothes and hygiene merchandise.

It is one in every of a number of schemes supporting individuals by means of the cost-of-living disaster, the council stated, with different schemes obtainable for carers, care leavers, pensioners and others.

People utilizing high-energy medical tools may also get assist.

The money was offered after the Household Support Fund, funded by the Department for Work and Pensions, was prolonged for an additional yr.

Carole Gandy, cupboard member for adults, well being and wellbeing, stated the authority understood occasions have been laborious for a lot of and “sometimes it’s difficult to make ends meet”.

She stated: “We are committed to ensuring that our most vulnerable residents receive the support they need.”