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 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."
Discussions are taking place to finalise the delivery and criteria by which this new support will be available starting from April 2026.
Jess Holliday, Eastbourne Foodbank Chief Executive, said: "This significant commitment from the council acknowledges the high level of need we see on the ground inside our foodbank centres across the town. We welcome the opportunity to amplify the voices of people needing emergency food and use this expertise to feed directly into the planning of the council's £200,000 project.
"Collaborative working with agencies and decision-makers in Eastbourne is a priority for our organisation. We believe working together can build a resilient community with the capacity to create robust systems and improve financial wellbeing for some of the most vulnerable people in our community."
Another way Eastbourne Borough Council provides support is through the Council Tax Reduction Scheme which gives financial assistance to around 3,500 of the most disadvantaged working-age residents.
Cabinet councillors today recommended the continuation of this scheme for the next financial year. For more details, visit: www.lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk/ctr
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