Thousands of struggling households could receive up to £500 worth of cash and vouchers this January to help with the cost of living.
The money is given through the Household Support Fund which is a Government -funded scheme which aims to help vulnerable households.
As part of the scheme, local councils are given a pot of money which they can give away however they see fit, this can be in the form of free cash, supermarket vouchers, energy bill support, and white appliance replacements.
