James Sunderland welcomes the Government’s new winter package to provide further support for children and families. Children and families will get extra support this winter, with councils given new funding to ensure vulnerable households do not go hungry or without essential items.

James said:

“I am pleased that the Government is giving councils £170 million to ensure vulnerable households don’t go hungry this winter. Councils will get an extra £170 million via our Covid Winter Grant Scheme, ring-fenced to directly help the hardest-hit families and individuals, as well as provide food for children who need it over Christmas. This builds on the £63 million provided to councils earlier this year to assist those struggling to afford food and essentials.”

The measures announced by the Government include:

• £170m Covid Winter Grant Scheme to support children, families and the most vulnerable over winter
• Holiday Activities and Food programme to be expanded, covering Easter, Summer and Christmas in 2021
• Healthy Start payments set to rise from £3.10 to £4.25 a week from April 2021
• Suite of measures represents long-term plan to help tackle poor health, hunger and education.

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