Emergency funding for East Yorkshire residents

People living in East Yorkshire are eligible to get money to help with essential items such as food, paying bills and covering travel costs through funding from the government.

The emergency assistance scheme can be accessed by those who have had a reduction in income of at least 20% due to COVID 19 or those who haven’t been able to receive universal credit and other benefits.

Councillor Lyn Healing, portfolio holder for community involvement and council corporate services at East Riding of Yorkshire Council, said:

"We understand that Covid-19 has had a considerable effect on people’s finances and some people require urgent assistance to help with food and essentials in a time of crisis.

"The council already operates an emergency assistance scheme, where we support residents who have had an interruption to their income and need financial help.

"We have now been given funding from the Government to operate another similar scheme, specifically to help residents who have had a reduction in their income caused directly by Covid-19 and need help with food, gas and electricity bills, household items and travel costs.

"Anybody who thinks they are eligible, should make contact with the council to discuss their circumstances."

Am I eligible for the funding?

You’ve got to be over 16 and live within the East Riding of Yorkshire Council boundary. The resident should not have resources to meet their or their family’s short term needs.

How do I apply?

Applicants can apply here or call 01482-393-939.