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New funding confirmed for local authorities to help those
struggling financially as a result of coronavirus
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Additional money will sit alongside the £6.5 billion of
extra support being provided through the welfare system to
support the most vulnerable in society
An additional £63 million has been confirmed
by government today (Thursday 11 June) to be distributed to local
authorities in England to help those who are struggling to afford
food and other essentials due to coronavirus.
Local authorities are already working hard to
support those who are vulnerable and this additional funding will
contribute to that work.
Many have existing mechanisms to provide this
support in a way that suits the needs of their community. This
includes provision of cash payments, food vouchers, or
alternative means of support.
This funding will sit alongside the alongside
the £6.5
billion of extra support the government is
providing through the welfare system to ensure the most
vulnerable in our society are protected throughout this
crisis.
Food Minister , who leads the
cross-government Food and Essential Supplies to the Vulnerable
Task Force, said:
“The extraordinary circumstances of this
pandemic have meant real financial difficulty for many
households, with people left facing hard choices.
“To help those who are struggling to afford
food and other essentials, today we are announcing an additional
£63 million which will be given to and distributed by local
authorities to those in need.
“Local authorities are already doing a
brilliant job helping the most vulnerable in their communities
and this extra money will enable them to help more families and
individuals at this extremely difficult time.”
