North Lincolnshire Council is providing more support for local people this winter. The popular healthy cooking courses that saw 1100 local people take part over the summer is being extended with a further 1000 places available.
The initiative which will teach local families how to prepare meals on a budget, will support them to live within their means, whilst also supporting the household with an energy efficient air fryer.
Earlier this year, a number of local families were supported to enhance their cooking skills with really positive feedback of the impact this had had on diet and healthy living in low-income families.
Cllr Rob Waltham, leader of North Lincolnshire Council, said: “As someone who grew up in a low-income household at a time when convenience food just wasn’t an option, I know that food preparation and cooking skills play a significant part in managing the household budget.
“With little support for hard pressed families in yesterday’s budget, the council will be doing what it can to support local people most in need this winter.
“The healthy cooking courses we launched over the summer were very popular with well over 1000 people learning how to cook healthy, nutritious meals on a budget and reduce energy costs. Extending this scheme will help even more people eat well and reduce bills this winter.
“This is on top of the £200 we are providing to 3000 most in need pensioners who will miss out on the winter fuel payment.”
A grant scheme for those most in need will be launched in the next few weeks will also be available to help people with food and energy bills.
