Households with children who are eligible for Free School Meals (FSM) in the county are to receive extra support to help cover the costs of food and energy bills this winter.
As part of the Household Support Fund (HSF), Nottinghamshire County Council is to receive an additional £5.6 million from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to help ease some of the financial worries for residents who are struggling to make ends meet.
Up to £1.75 million of this money is being used to help families who qualify for FSM, with support provided via a single Winter Support Payment to each eligible household.