accessibility, disability, cultural needs packages Increased access to food vouchers linked to actual To consider the longer term need for money advice support, through localised support workers and budgeting support for people on low income (foodbanks and children centres) To promote the appropriate use of foodbanks and public donation To monitor demand of food within areas not currently serviced by foodbanks To consider the longer term need of customers in relation to financial resilience Energy: Energy: We have signposted to government websites; energy Continue to provide up to date and accurate companies information in relation to grants and funding Offered financial assistance for people in crisis and need Signposted to agencies for specialist advice in relation to energy providers and tariffs Have awarded grant funding to third sector agencies to provide process of application and funding for winter warmth Informed customers of available grants Increased financial assistance during winter months Furniture: Furniture: Developing a working partnership with IFH to access Look to extend the reused furniture service by recycled furniture incorporating a voucher system to give the Provide start up kitchen packs (white goods) customer more control and choice around the Exploring option of accessing wider range of suppliers essential items on offer. for recycled furniture and white goods We will also look to include additional reused furniture organisations into the scheme to further improve choice and the service offered. Encourage partners supporting people currently in short-term accommodation to prepare their customers for the time they leave this scheme and find themselves needed essential items.
accessibility, disability, cultural needs Increased access to food vouchers linked to actual support, through localised support workers (foodbanks and children centres) Energy: We have signposted to government websites; energy companies Offered financial assistance for people in crisis and need Signposted to agencies for specialist advice in relation to energy providers and tariffs Have awarded grant funding to third sector agencies to provide process of application and funding for winter warmth Informed customers of available grants Increased financial assistance during winter months Furniture: Developing a working partnership with IFH to access recycled furniture Provide start up kitchen packs (white goods) Exploring option of accessing wider range of suppliers for recycled furniture and white goods packages To consider the longer term need for money advice and budgeting support for people on low income To promote the appropriate use of foodbanks and public donation To monitor demand of food within areas not currently serviced by foodbanks To consider the longer term need of customers in relation to financial resilience Energy: Continue to provide up to date and accurate information in relation to grants and funding Furniture: Look to extend the reused furniture service by incorporating a voucher system to give the customer more control and choice around the essential items on offer. We will also look to include additional reused furniture organisations into the scheme to further improve choice and the service offered. Encourage partners supporting people currently in short-term accommodation to prepare their customers for the time they leave this scheme and find themselves needed essential items.
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