Thousands of households can get up to £500 in free cash or supermarket vouchers. But supermarket shoppers in Luton in Bedfordshire are also warned their applicants need to be QUICK - as the Household Support Fund continues. Households in Luton can get up to £500 free cash from the Household Support Fund.
The local authority explains: "We've been allocated funding from the Department for Work and Pensions ( DWP ) to support households in Luton between April 2024 and September 2024 with food, energy bills and other essentials. "Support may be provided in a number of ways including vouchers which can be used in supermarkets, and for gas and electric prepayment meters." You may be eligible for support through the HSF application scheme if you live in Luton, have less than £6,000 in savings and either you receive one of the eligible benefits or your household income is less than £34,100.
READ MORE UK warned 'dark red' weather shift will begin next week with two areas worst-hit How much support you receive will depend on whether you're in receipt of any of the eligible benefits, you have children under 5 living with you in your household, you need to use electrical medical equipment or devices for your long term illness or disability or you use a pre-payment meter for your gas or electricity. If you receive a supermarket voucher, Ccick the link provided in the email/SMS (if received by letter please enter the 16-digit code) and on the next page, click 'Tell me more'. On the nex.