Staffordshire County Council is to receive over £2.2m from the Government for food and supplies for vulnerable households.

Funding has been provided to councils with the aim of allowing families struggling to afford food and essentials over the Christmas period to access support in Staffordshire.

The Covid Winter Grant Scheme will see councils across England share a total of £170 million, with Staffordshire County Council receiving a total of £2,221,422.84.

Commenting, Moorlands MP Karen Bradley said: "I welcome the news that Staffordshire County Council has now received additional support to help people in the Moorlands.

"I will continue to work with the Government to ensure that local families continue to get the support they need, not just through the pandemic, but as we recover and rebuild after."

Work and Pensions Secretary Therese Coffey said: "No child should have to worry about food or warmth this winter.

"We have worked with Councils across England to ensure the £170 million Covid Winter Grant delivers well-targeted support as quickly as possible, primarily focusing on heating and eating for disadvantaged families with children."

"Our £170 million commitment builds on the £63 million already given to councils earlier this year and will ensure families get the help they need so that no one goes hungry this winter."

The grants are focused on helping families buy essentials, with at least 80% of funds ring-fenced to be spent on food, energy and water bills, with 20% available for other associated essential costs. Councils can also offer support to vulnerable individuals and households without children.