CC: ESSENTIAL LIVING FUND

What is this service?

If you find yourself in need of some help this winter, the Essential Living Fund can help pay for heating, electricity, water and food. We can also help you get essential household items like a fridge, cooker or table.

The scheme can cover applications for:

furniture
household furnishings
white goods
clothing and footwear - including School Uniform in exceptional circumstances
general living expenses - these are day to day living expenses such as groceries, nappies, toiletries and fuel.
If you are awarded the grant you will not be paid in cash or into a bank account. Instead it will be:

food parcel / food voucher
AllPay cards
high quality recycled furniture from reputable charity
white goods from a reputable local dealer
To get a grant you must live in Essex and be aged over 16. Visit Essential Living Fund OR if you are vulnerable or have no access to the internet call 0300 7900 124 (calls charged at standard rate).

To see whether you qualify for the award you will need to answer questions about your income, earnings and savings. You also need to give proof of your financial situation.

WHO CAN USE THIS SERVICE?
This service is available to anyone on a low income who lives in Essex and is aged overe 16. Assessment is based on the resources available to the applicant.

HOW ARE SERVICES DELIVERED?
See above. Through a non-cash grant system, in the form of an AllPay card (similar to a Mastercard debit card with credit loaded on to the card).

When does this take place?

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