, which is a pot worth £842million. 1 Households can get a one off £150 voucher to spend at supermarkets Credit: PA The HSF is money that the Government has shared out between councils in England to help those who are most in need. The scheme was first launched in October 2021 to help Brits pay their way through winter amid a cost of living crisis. Each council gets to decide how to share their portion of the fund so the help available will vary depending on where you live. Some councils are offering out food or utility bill vouchers while others are making bank transfers. And Dorset Council is offering its residents £150 in vouchers to spend a whole host of supermarkets. These include Asda, Aldi, B&M, Farmfoods, Iceland, M&S, Morrisons, Sainsburys, Tesco and Waitrose. Residents will be able to apply for the vouchers from tomorrow (August 2) once the next round of funding opens. People will qualify if they have: An annual household net income of less than £30,000, and Savings of less than £16,000, and Not applied for a previous Household Support Fund payment within the last six months If you think you're eligible you can apply online via the Dorset Council website. Applicants will receive the vouchers within six to eight weeks from applying. What other help can I get? If you aren't eligible for help via the Household Support Fund, you might be entitled to a cost of living payment. The Government is handing out payments to millions of people this year and into 2024. They are worth £900, £300 and £150, totalling £1,350. Depending on your circumstances, you might be entitled to all three. The £900 payment has been split into three instalments worth £301, £300 and £299. The first instalment has already been made to millions of people. The second and third instalments will be mad){kind=link}
THOUSANDS of households can apply for free vouchers worth £150 to spend at B&M, Tesco and Asda.
The help comes from the Household Support Fund (HSF), which is a pot worth £842million.
The HSF is money that the Government has shared out between councils in England to help those who are most in need.
The scheme was first launched in October 2021 to help Brits pay their way through winter amid a cost of living crisis.
Each council gets to decide how to share their portion of the fund so the help available will vary depending on where you live.