Christmas support package for Norfolk

It's to help those in need

Author: Sharon PlummerPublished 30th Nov 2020

A support package is being developed to help those in need in Norfolk this winter and over Christmas.

Norfolk County Council say it's to help give families peace of mind by making sure they have food on the table and other essentials so every child will be warm and well-fed this winter.

The local auithority is working with food voucher company Edenred to provide support for all those eligible for free school meals, children in the early years who receive pupil premium and all of the council’s care leavers during the Christmas holidays.

Cllr Andrew Proctor, Leader of Norfolk County Council, said:

"We know that this is going to be a tough winter for many people in Norfolk, with the impact of Covid hitting many in the pocket.

"There are people in our county who have never needed help before but who have been left experiencing hardship because of the virus.

"The voucher scheme is important, but we know hardship right now is being faced by a wide range of vulnerable households across the county worrying about paying the next utility bill or the next food shop due to the pandemic. Therefore, we will also be launching a wider package of support for winter over the coming weeks.

"I would encourage anyone not to wait if they need support now. Information on how to access support is available at www.norfolk.gov.uk/coronavirus or by calling 0344 800 8020.”

Information on how to access support is available at here or by calling 0344 800 8020

As part of the wider package of support for families this winter, the council will be further extending the Norfolk Assistance Scheme, which already provides support for food, fuel, clothes and other essential household items to Norfolk’s residents experiencing hardship.