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A new community pantry in Newport aims to provide affordable food for residents in need, with Isle of Wight council's support through connect4communities
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Additional £1.1 million allocated to help Isle of Wight residents manage living costs
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Ryde Town Council has secured £4,000 of grant funding to provide food vouchers to locals in need, with over £2,000 claimed in the first week
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To cope with the increased financial pressures, the council have had to use part of the £14.2 million Covid contingency fund it set aside to fill the gaps in finances caused by the pandemic
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Over £300,000 available for Island schemes to assist with living essentials needs
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Cllr Quigley shares the various ways Isle of Wight residents struggling with the cost of living can save money on their water bills and access special services
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Over a million in funding granted to assist Isle of Wight residents financially
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Even with the package announced by the Government yesterday, schools are still paying vastly more for their energy than was expected a year ago
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A weekly supply of fresh fruit and vegetables, canned and dried food, as well as other essentials is being delivered to community pantries on the Isle of Wight
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The Isle of Wight’s number of Universal Credit and out-of-work benefit claimants is higher than the national average and the average in the South-East
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Council tax support at 70% discount could continue for low-income Isle of Wight residents
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The new Ventnor Community Fund will be "an opportunity for better off parts of the town to support the less well off". Residents and businesses who can are encouraged to donate
