HELP WITH RISING COSTS THIS WINTER
A range of support is on offer between now and March next year, to help households in need across Hampshire with the costs of food, energy and other essentials.
Using our Household Support Funding from Department for Work and Pensions - DWP we’re working with schools, community groups, local councils and other organisations to provide the following support:
Help with energy costs – local Citizens Advice services are supporting eligible households with the costs of gas, water and / or electricity bills. Households who qualify for support can contact their local Citizens Advice directly. More information at: https://www.hants.gov.uk/socialcareandhealth/childrenandfamilies/connectforcommunities/supportforfamilies/supportwithbills-overview/utilities
Help with food costs – there are 19 Community Pantries across Hampshire which provide food at a lower cost than supermarkets, in exchange for a small membership fee. More information at: https://www.hants.gov.uk/.../communityp.../communitypantries
Food vouchers – food vouchers will be available to households who receive council tax support, and households who receive housing benefit. These will be distributed by city, district and borough councils in the coming months. If you are eligible, you don’t need to do anything – you will be contacted by your local council. More information at: https://www.hants.gov.uk/.../housin.../housing-support-hants
Housing costs – city, district and borough councils can provide support for housing costs in exceptional circumstances. Please contact your local council if you think you may be eligible for emergency support. More information at: https://www.hants.gov.uk/.../housin.../housing-support-hants
Support from schools – schools in Hampshire have received funding to help families with the costs of food, energy, water, school uniform and other essentials. If you are in need of support, please contact your child’s school, college or early years setting to see how they may be able to help. More information at: https://www.hants.gov.uk/.../supportforeducation-hants
To find out more about all of the support available, please go to: https://www.hants.gov.uk/.../childr.../connectforcommunities