Welsh councils to share £5m in 'emergency food aid' as costs rise
The Welsh government is allocating £4.8 million to local councils to provide emergency food aid and support for families facing rising cost-of-living pressures. This funding aims to assist community organizations like food banks as inflation and fuel costs increase.
Why it matters
Rising energy and food costs are creating significant economic hardship for low-income households, necessitating government intervention.
Image caption, Deputy First Minister Sioned Williams says families are facing a "tough winter" with inflation rising
Wales money editor Published 17 September 2026 Updated 4 hours ago Welsh councils will receive £4.8 million to provide "emergency food aid" and other support for people struggling due to cost of living pressures.
The cash from the Welsh government will be split between the 22 local authorities, with those in rural areas getting a premium due to "the added challenges" of delivering support to more sparsely populated regions.
Deputy First Minister Sioned Williams said rising fuel and energy costs meant many families faced another "tough winter" and she was "targeting support where it's needed most".
Reform UK Wales said it welcomed the support, but said the government could do more to help people in need.
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