We’re supporting South Tyneside residents with Warm Packs with winter
South Tyneside Council is helping vulnerable residents stay warm this winter.
With temperatures continuing to remove in the low single digits, South Tyneside Council’s Warm Pack initiative is helping individuals and families in the borough stay warm.
So far this winter, more than 1,050 warm packs have been distributed to those who need it most as the impact of rising energy prices and the cost of living continues.
Each pack contains essential items to help residents stay warm and healthy such as a hot water bottle, thermals, blankets, insulated drinks cups, and more.
The scheme is delivered in partnership with local organisations, foodbanks and some of South Tyneside’s network of Welcoming Places.
Councillor Paul Dean, Lead Member for Voluntary Sector, Partnerships and Equalities at South Tyneside Council, said: “As colder weather approaches, we are acutely aware that rising energy costs continue to be a serious concern for many of our residents.
“We are committed to ensuring that everyone in South Tyneside has access to the support they need to stay warm, safe, and connected.
“Through the Warm Pack scheme and our Welcoming Places venues, we are working together as a community to support the most vulnerable, providing safe spaces where people can come together, keep warm and access advice and support.”
Hospitality and Hope is among the organisations who are playing a key role in ensuring that the Warm Packs reach those who need them most across the borough.
Peter Maloney, CEO at Hospitality and Hope, commented: “At Hospitality & Hope, we see first-hand how tough this winter has been for many local residents. The warm packs have been a real lifeline for the people we support.
“They’re thoughtfully put together, high quality, and make an immediate difference to someone’s comfort and wellbeing.
“We’re proud to work alongside the Council to get these essentials into the hands of those who need them most, especially at a time when so many are feeling the strain of rising living and energy costs.”
Funding for the warm packs comes from South Tyneside Council’s Household Support Fund (HSF) allocation, which supports a wider range of initiatives across the borough.
For more information about the HSF and the range of help available, visit: https://www.southtyneside.gov.uk/article/25969/Household-Support-Fund.