This report sets out the decision to implement a Covid Winter Grant Scheme.
It is the decision of the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Leader of the Council that a Covid Winter Grant Scheme in respect of residents meeting the following criteria is introduced:
Phase 1 Summary, further information in Section 5.3 of this report:
(a)A targeted food voucher scheme for families with school age children eligible for Pupil Premium Free School Meals during the school Christmas holidays 2020;
(b)Additional grant support to local community organisations to support other vulnerable families with food.
Phase 2 and 3 Summary, further information in Section 5.3 of this report:
(a)Food and fuel support for families with school age children eligible for Pupil Premium Free School Meals during the school holidays up to 31 March 2021;
(b)Support for additional vulnerable families as emerging in the data or identified by the One Reading Community Hub.
A contingency fund will support other emerging unmet needs as identified in the guidance up to 31 March 2021.