Households in a specific region of the UK are receiving £70 supermarket vouchers to assist with living expenses. Wakefield Council is distributing these vouchers as part of the Household Support Fund program, which varies across different councils, offering assistance such as energy support, supermarket vouchers, and cash grants.
The council is providing food vouchers to low-income households receiving council tax support, with pensioners already receiving a £70 voucher in November. Additional vouchers will be distributed to other eligible households. Families receiving Council Tax Support will get a £50 voucher starting December 15, while other households in the same category will receive a £70 voucher between December 3 and December 12.
Eligible recipients will receive the vouchers automatically without the need for application, within 14 days of the specified dates. Residents are advised by Wakefield Council to remain cautious of potential scammers.
It is recommended for residents outside of Wakefield to inquire about available support from their local council under the Household Support Fund. For instance, Blackpool Council is providing £200 energy assistance to qualifying households, with larger households receiving £300. Applicants must demonstrate financial hardship and provide recent bank statements for verification.
Applicants do not need to be receiving Universal Credit or other benefits to qualify for the program, but only one award can be claimed within a 12-month period. Payments are made directly to energy providers and reflected as a credit on bills or meters. Interested individuals can apply through the Blackpool Council website.
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council is issuing £120 worth of vouchers to eligible residents, with distributions made to working-age households and pensioner households receiving Council Tax Reduction. Additional one-off payments of £120 are available for low-income residents paying energy bills without Council Tax Reduction.
This initiative aims to provide financial relief to eligible households and support them during challenging times.
