Portsmouth City Council is offering supermarket vouchers to assist low-income families struggling with living expenses.
This new program targets families with children who were ineligible for the winter vouchers distributed by schools.
Applications are open for households with a monthly take-home income of £1,800 or less.
Families will receive a £50 voucher for each eligible child.
It’s one of the council’s support schemes funded by the UK Government’s Household Support Fund this winter.
Supermarket vouchers have already been offered to every Portsmouth child who receives benefits-related free school meals through schools. This new scheme is for those who didn’t qualify for a voucher from school.
In addition to the vouchers, the council is also offering exceptional hardship payments for Portsmouth residents of all ages who need help to pay for essentials like food or energy bills.
Portsmouth City Council Leader Cllr Steve Pitt said:
“For many, there’s no let-up in the cost of living crisis, so we want to help as many families and individuals as we can this winter. I urge anyone who is struggling to check if they qualify for the financial support available, and to contact us if they need help or advice.”
To check eligibility and how to make an application for a voucher or exceptional hardship payment visit www.portsmouth.gov.uk/householdsupportfund.
Any family unable to complete an application online can get support by calling our Household Support Fund Helpline on 023 9268 8010.
Portsmouth Older Persons Energy Payment
The city council is offering one-off payments to some Portsmouth pensioners who will miss out on the Government’s Winter Fuel Payment this year.
It’s £200 for those aged 66-79, and £300 for those who are 80 and over and households will need to apply to receive it.
Pension-aged residents can check if they qualify for the payment and apply on our website or call 023 9284 1047 if they need help
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