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12.01.2023 - 04:49 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Social Justice Secretary Shona Robison has announced an additional £2.4 million in funding to help people struggling to afford food and other essentials.
The money is shared among four organisations who will distribute it to those who need it due the cost-of-living crisis. The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) receives £1 million, while the Corra Foundation was given £1,050,000 for its Household Hardship Fund. Citizens Advice Scotland received funding to expand its shopping card pilot, offering an alternative to a food bank referral, and food poverty charity FareShare was allocated £250,000.
Ms Robinson made the announcement during a visit to Prospect Community Housing in Wester Hailes, Edinburgh. She was told by staff how they are helping residents with debt and income advice services.
She said: “I know people are struggling with the cost of food and other essentials right now, and this additional funding will get more support to some of those who need it most this winter. We are working with partners to prioritise urgent cash-first action when it comes to food insecurity, and this will take some of the pressure off food banks.
“This funding has the potential to directly reach 7,500 people, and many more will benefit than this as the Corra Foundation and FareShare will between them distribute it further to an estimated 900 organisations. We want people to make sure they are getting all the support they are entitled to, so I encourage anyone who is struggling financially to get advice on what support they may qualify for – through their local authority, a local advice service, or Social Security Scotland, as well as checking out our cost-of-living website.”
Sally Thomas, chief executive of SFHA, said:
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