The Winter Food Support scheme (run in
2020-21) is considered the most effective and efficient way to
distribute the majority of the HSF. It is an established and
effective system which directly helps approx. 4,100 children and
their families most in need with minimal administration costs. It
was therefore decided:
To issue a £20 voucher per child to all qualifying households
over the October half-term.
Increase the voucher amount to £30 per child per week for the
remaining school holidays (Christmas, February half-term and
Easter).
In line with the previous Winter Grant funding scheme, it was
decided to continue with the Care leaver vouchers at £150 per
qualifying care leaver.
The Bread and Butter Thing (TBBT) to run a scheme to register more
people with TBBT. A ‘come and try us’ campaign is to be
run to offer up to 900 new TBBT members a free food bag worth
£7.50.
TBBT to provide free food bags for those most in need struggling to
meet the cost. This will run over a 13 week period, providing free
food bags to approx. 240 recipients.
TBBT to run a campaign to deliver Fuel Bank vouchers to members of
TBBT. The value of each voucher would be £49 and the number
of current beneficiaries is 1,421. The TBBT options are to be
worked up in more detail and publicised. An appropriate amount for
administration and publicity to be identified.
Reason for the Decision
The delivery options best meet the eligibility criteria set by the
Government, meet local need and deliver support for food and energy
bills to those most in need and within the timescales set by
Government.