East Riding residents are being urged to apply for £200 funding from the Household Support Fund before the deadline of Friday, February 28.
To be eligible for the payment, applicants must be an East Riding resident and to have not received financial support from the Household Support Fund in 2024-25.
Residents must also be receiving housing benefit, housing element of universal credit or council tax support. They must have been receiving a means-tested benefit for at least three continuous months, not be in employment, and have less than £1,000 in savings.
East Riding Council was awarded £2 million in the latest round of the scheme to help local people in need, provided by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
As part of its Help For Households campaign, the council is encouraging people to apply for the money, which is on offer to help residents who are struggling with bills, cost of food and groceries, and other living costs.
To apply for the £200 payment, visit eryc.link/fund.
People without access to the internet can claim by calling the council on 01482 393939.
People who are successfully entitled should receive their payment within 20 days of making the application.
Residents who are currently receiving council tax support and meet the eligibility criteria will also receive payments automatically.
Councillor Nigel Wilkinson, East Riding Council’s cabinet member for finance and governance, said: “It’s vital that families and households that need help apply for this scheme in time, and I highly encourage those eligible to make an application as soon as possible.
We know that some households are struggling with the cost of living, and encourage everyone to spread the word to ensure those in need are able to receive the help we are providing.”
Further help available
- Visit the council’s Help For Households webpage at eryc.link/helpforhouseholds to find all the cost-of-living support and advice available. People can use the free benefits calculator there to check they are receiving all they are entitled to.
- For emergency help visit eastriding.gov.uk/living/emergency-assistance
- Households may also contact their nearest food bank when they require emergency support. Details can be found at erfpa.org.uk/find-a-foodbank