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Thousands of families are entitled to free support through local councils worth up to £500 through a council help scheme.
Using the Household Support Fund, which receives money from the government to help vulnerable households, councils can distribute this funding at their own discretion, meaning it varies up and down the country.
Each council gets a different portion of funding depending on the size of the catchment area, population, and need.
The support varies from council to council and some might give out energy vouchers or free cash grants instead of supermarket vouchers.
Using the Household Support Fund, which receives money from the government to help vulnerable households, councils can distribute this funding at their own discretion, meaning it varies up and down the country
What kind of help each council offers to whom is often outlined on their website, so you can check what help is available to claim and how exactly you can claim it.
Some councils will contact eligible households directly while others require you to apply yourself online, or over the phone.
What are councils offering to eligible households?
Luton Borough Council gives out supermarket vouchers as part of their
