Gateshead Council’s cabinet has agreed to distribute £1.8m from the Department for Work and Pensions’ household support fund.
The Household Support Fund was established by the DWP to aid those most likely to go cold or hungry without assistance.
Unlike previous funds, the money will be dedicated to three groups, namely children, older households, and ‘Other’. This equates to approximately £582,000 per group.
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