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Emma Lawson, PA Scotland & Will Maule

Extra £2.4m pledged to help those facing hardship

Social Justice Secretary Shona Robison has announced an additional £2.4 million in funding to help people struggling to afford food and other essentials.

The money is shared among four organisations who will distribute it to those who need it due the cost-of-living crisis. The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) receives £1 million, while the Corra Foundation was given £1,050,000 for its Household Hardship Fund. Citizens Advice Scotland received funding to expand its shopping card pilot, offering an alternative to a food bank referral, and food poverty charity FareShare was allocated £250,000.

Ms Robinson made the announcement during a visit to Prospect Community Housing in Wester Hailes, Edinburgh. She was told by staff how they are helping residents with debt and income advice services.

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