Time is running out for numerous households to claim £100 in supermarket vouchers.

Nottingham City Council is offering these vouchers through the Household Support Fund, with the application deadline set at midnight.

While specific eligibility criteria are not provided by the council, it is expected that individuals with low income or receiving benefits will qualify. Applications can be submitted on the Nottingham City Council website.

The council aims to notify applicants via email by December 12, with voucher distribution possibly extending until February 28, 2026.

10,000 vouchers will be distributed randomly to successful households, irrespective of the order of application. Even if a voucher was received from the council in April 2025, households can still apply.

Councilor Cheryl Barnard, Executive Member for Children, Young People, and Education, expressed satisfaction with the additional £1 million allocated to support vulnerable Nottingham residents during the winter period.

This funding aims to alleviate the financial strain on households facing increased living costs, particularly during the costlier winter months. The council’s website offers further advice and support avenues for financially struggling households.

The Household Support Fund, part of a £742 million fund distributed to local councils across England, assists vulnerable households with essential living costs such as energy bills and food.

If you require assistance, contact your local council for available support. For instance, Wakefield Council is providing food vouchers to low-income households receiving council tax support.

Pensioners benefiting from Council Tax Support received a £70 voucher in November, with additional vouchers planned for other households.

Beginning December 15, families receiving Council Tax Support will receive a £50 voucher. Other households eligible for Council Tax Support will receive a £70 voucher between December 3 and 12.

Blackpool Council is distributing £200 in energy assistance to eligible households with one or two individuals, including children, while households with three or more individuals will receive £300.

To qualify for support, proof of financial hardship and difficulties in bill payment is required, including recent bank statements for all household members.