Three week warning for hard-up households to get cash worth £225 in free food and bill help HARD-UP households have just three weeks to go to apply for free cash worth £225.
Low-income families can apply for support with fuel, food and other living expenses, including utility debts, as well as help with the cost of purchasing furniture or white goods.
The financial support is a little-known way for struggling families to get extra help with the cost of living.
Many councils offer the help to households on selected benefits or they may base help on the level of household income.
Some councils may provide direct cash payments, while others issue vouchers to help cover essentials like energy or food.
