Now that funding has been used up for the Covid-19 Emergency Assistance Grant, this month sees the launch of a new Household Support Fund, established by the Department for Work and Pensions, to support people most in need this winter during the final stages of economic recovery.
The fund can help to support people who are struggling to afford:-
- food and housekeeping costs(groceries, toiletries, baby essentials etc)
telephone and broadband (mobile phones, top-ups, broadband charge etc) - gas and electricity
- clothing, including school uniforms
- white goods
- wider essential needs not linked to energy and water should local authorities consider this appropriate in their area.
Please note it cannot be used for ( amongst other things ) mortgage costs,
rent or housing arrears under normal circumstances.
More information about the fund is available on Sheffield City Council’s website.
You can apply online here for the Household Support Fund.
If you need help to apply call Sheffield City Council on 0114 273 4567 (Option 0).
