£90K given to Dorset food projects to support struggling families

Dorset Council's distributed cash from the Government

Author: Faye TryhornPublished 24th May 2022

£90,000 of Government funding has been handed out to food projects across Dorset, to support families facing tough times due to the rising cost of living.

Dorset Council's arranged handouts for 20 local schemes - like foodbanks and social supermarkets.

They include projects in Dorchester, Weymouth, Bridport, Wareham, Portland, Gillingham, Beaminster, Chickerell, Corfe Mullen, Blandford and Wimborne.

The cash has come from the Household Support Fund, set up by the Government last December, to help vulnerable people, and has been extended through until September.

Dr Neil Hardisty, Director of The Nest Weymouth, said:

"The Household Support Fund is proving a real blessing to both The Westham Nest and the new Littlemoor Nest. It means that we are not having to search out grants to ensure that our members are able to access a good selection of nutritious foods. As the cost-of-living crisis starts to bite we are seeing more people coming through our doors seeking help and support.”

The money has gone to food projects in Dorset to help people struggling with the rising cost of living

Cllr Laura Miller, Cabinet member for Culture, Communities and Customer Services, said:

“We know that a significant number of households are experiencing hardship due to rise in basic living costs.

“The Household Support Fund is there to provide rapid short-term financial support to meet immediate needs and help those who are struggling to afford food, energy, water bills, and other related essentials.

“I am really pleased we’ve been able to help so many local people over the winter months and I would urge any individual, or household to check out what help is available if they are experiencing financial hardship.”

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