Moray emergency food fund to be extended
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THERE has been a welcome boost for people needing help to pay for food in Moray during the coronavirus pandemic with the extension of a special relief fund.
Extra cash has been provided to local authorities by the Scottish Government through the Flexible Food Fund to support families in Moray for an extended period.
Individuals and families will now be able to apply to the fund until the end of September.
Cash will be available monthly, based on the number of adults and children in the household.
Entitlement is based on individual household circumstances and is part of a wider package of support provided by Money Advice Moray.
Among the many services offered by Money Advice Moray are: Ensuring households get all the benefit income they are entitled to; Support with budgeting income and outgoings; Help with bills and debts eg negotiating reduced payments with creditors on a household's behalf; Help to appeal benefit decisions.
To access this support applicants should telephone 0300 123 4563.
Organisations and support services acting on behalf of those in need can refer clients by completing a referral form.
Further money help and advice are available on the Moray Council website at www.moray.gov.uk
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