Thousands of Brits may not know that they are eligible for unto £200 off their food bill through the Household Support Fund.
The Household Support Fund has been set up to provide valuable payments to thousands all across the nation, helping those in need during the cost of living crisis.
Assistance is available to pay the likes of energy, water and school uniform bills, the scheme even offers e-vouchers worth up to £160 to pay for food bills to residents.
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It comes as the cost of weekly food shops has never been higher, supermarket prices have risen close to 7%, with data from NielsenIQ showing 70%^ of consumers identifying themselves as "strugglers" when it comes to paying for food.
The Household Support Fund was initially set to cover the period 6 October 2021 – 31 March 2022, but it was extended on 23 March by the then chancellor Rishi Sunak to run until September 2022.
The payment, thought to be around £200 according to iNews, will be distributed by local authorities to those who are eligible for the funding.
Who is the fund for?
Government guidance states: “Authorities should particularly consider how they can support low-income households that cannot increase their income through work, such as pensioners, people with disabilities, unpaid carers and parents of very young children in their area.”
A third of the funding is for pensioners and a third for households with children, according to the government guidance.
It says that the remainder of the funding “up to one third” can be available for “other vulnerable households”.
How can I make a claim for the Housing Support Fund?
You can apply for the payment directly through your local authority.
You will need to input your postcode to access your local authority’s web page.
Eligibility will vary according to your council, but you will need your National Insurance number to apply as well as details of your household occupants, your earnings and expenses.
Local authorities will then ask you to provide evidence showing why you need the support.
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