Get money for food and essential costs
If you’ve had a sudden loss of income or an unexpected cost, you may be able to get a cash grant.
A cash grant is a short-term payment to help in an emergency.
What this covers
You can use this for:
- food
- other essentials.
What you’ll get
If your application is successful, you may receive:
- a bank payment
- a voucher.
The amount depends on your situation.
Important to know
- This is short-term help only. It is not ongoing support.
- You must have no other way to meet these costs.
- We will look at your circumstances and support needs before making a decision.
What happens after you apply?
We will tell you the outcome as soon as possible. We may contact you for more information.
Apply for support
Apply online on the Local Welfare Assistance website
Or
If you cannot apply online, email welfare.enquiries@manchester.gov.uk for help or alternative formats.
We can arrange:
- translation or interpretation
- information in other formats
- reasonable adjustments.
If you need help to apply
Ask someone you trust to support you. This could be a relative, friend or any professional involved in your care or support.