The government-funded scheme was extended by six months
Some households can apply for up to £400 to help with food and energy bills over the winter. It's part of a government-funded scheme which is set to close in March.
Councils are distributing the cash from the scheme, which is separate to the cost of living payments from the Department for Work and Pensions . Some payments will be made automatically, while others will have to apply.Money from the scheme is also being spent on school holiday funding, cash for care leavers and financial support for the charity and voluntary sector. There will also be targeted help available for people who need it most.
Payments will be made directly to the bank accounts of Manchester residents who only receive housing benefits and have not had a cost-of-living payment. Some residents who are entitled to council tax support should also be paid. Salford councillor Sharmina August, who is the lead member for Inclusive Economy, Anti-Poverty and Equalities at the council, said there have been approximately 20,000 applications since the fund launched in October 2021. This third round of the household support fund, for which 4,500 applications have been received so far, is prioritising food and fuel for residents in Salford.
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