Cabinet approves £200k 'lifeline' for vulnerable people in Foodbank partnership

Eastbourne Borough Council is allocating £200,000 to support the town’s most vulnerable residents who are struggling amid the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.

The funding agreed by Cabinet councillors today (December 10) is part of a package of measures designed to assist low-income residents who are facing exceptional financial hardship.

The council will be working in partnership with Eastbourne Foodbank to ensure those in immediate need are given assistance.

​Councillor Daniel Butcher, Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources and Community Wealth Building, said: “We are very pleased to be working in partnership with Eastbourne Foodbank to provide a lifeline to people who most need our help.

“This is a key part of our commitment to protect Eastbourne's most vulnerable residents as the cost-of-living crisis continues to bite. We recognise that financial hardship is a daily reality for too many households and are doing all we can to provide essential support.”