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New Crisis & Resilience Grant and Oil Heating Grant available
How to access the Crisis and Resilience Grant and Oil Heating Support
The Department for Work and Pensions has released a new crisis grant to support those affected by cost of living pressures. The new Crisis & Resilience Fund replaces the Household Support Fund and can be accessed online via the Gloucestershire County Council Family Hub webpages. Crisis and Resilience Fund
Gloucestershire residents facing an immediate financial crisis, should apply online with the correct supporting evidence. GCC will assess each case and make payments directly to individuals who qualify.
Emergency Food
We can make a referral to Stroud District Foodbank for you. The foodbank can provide 3 days worth of food to you or you can pick it from a local venue. The Foodbank can also provide other support like vouchers or advice. Please contact us at 01453 766321 and dial 0 for Customer services or email customer.services@stroud.gov.uk.
Citizens Advice
If you are struggling with money you can approach Citizens Advice Stroud and Cotswolds who will be able to provide advice.
- Citizens Advice Stroud and Cotswolds - www.citizensadvice-stroudandcotswold.org.uk
- Or call Stroud District Citizens Advice on 0808 800 0510.
Apply for free school meals
If you or your child receive certain benefits, you can apply for free school meals from Year 3 and above.
- Apply for free school meals - www.gloucestershire.gov.uk
- Or call Gloucestershire County Council on 01452 425000.
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