Wakefield Council is issuing £70 supermarket vouchers to low-income households as part of the Household Support Fund. The vouchers aim to help with rising food costs during the cost-of-living crisis.
Pensioners receiving Council Tax Support should have already received a £70 voucher in November. Families on Council Tax Support will get a £50 voucher from December 15, while other eligible households will receive £70 vouchers between December 3 and December 12.
Eligible residents do not need to apply; vouchers will be sent automatically within 14 days of the specified dates. The council warns against scams, stating that vouchers are issued by letter only and never via text or email requesting bank details.
Other councils are also providing support. Blackpool Council offers £200 to £300 energy help for those in financial hardship, while Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council distributes £120 vouchers to eligible residents. Residents are advised to check with their local council for available assistance.
