Help for Cambridgeshire families continues during October half-term

The supermarket voucher scheme will operate again during October half-term, for all eligible families in Cambridgeshire.

Cambridgeshire County Council is continuing to run the scheme during October half-term, using the Household Support Fund from the Department for Work and Pensions, with additional funding provided by the council.

The council will issue a £15 voucher to the parent or guardian of each eligible child/young person. This will be sent via email and/or text on Saturday, October 26.

Children who become eligible up until Sunday 2nd November will also receive a voucher.

The voucher scheme has been a huge success since its introduction and is widely appreciated by families struggling in the current financial climate.

There is a simple application form which only requires a few details for an instant eligibility check. Each successful application will also bring up to £1,500 additional funding for your child’s school.

All vouchers must be claimed by 3pm on Friday, November 29. The council is unable to reinstate unclaimed vouchers after this date.

In addition to the Holiday Voucher Scheme, there is further support available in response to the cost of living which can be also be found on the council’s website.

Cllr Bryony Goodliffe, chair of Cambridgeshire’s children and young people committee said: “I continue to be extremely proud of our supermarket voucher scheme, which offers crucial support to families during the school holidays, ensuring that children have access to nutritious meals when they’re not at school.

The scheme helps alleviate some of the financial pressures that many households face with the rising cost of living, and by helping families stretch their budgets, we’re not only easing immediate concerns, we’re also investing in the long-term future of our communities, which is in line with our ambition to be a fairer and more caring council.”

Further information about the Holiday Voucher Scheme, including FAQs for parents, can be found on the website.