South Gloucestershire Council is helping residents with cost of living support this summer.
Five hundred cool packs are being given away free. There are two types available to collect from the council’s One Stop Shops and children’s centres, as well as at some charities and partner organisations. Family bags contain adult and children’s caps and water bottles, ice lolly moulds, ice packs, a handheld fan and a cooling pad. Adult bags are also available and all contain information about support.
The cool packs are funded through the government’s Household Support Fund and follow the success of the council’s free warm packs distributed over the last two winters and cool packs last summer.
There is no eligibility criteria to collect a cool pack other than being a resident of South Glos.
Cabinet councillor Alison Evans, pictured, said: “We understand that keeping children entertained, and well fed, during the long school summer holidays can be difficult so we have provided lots of ideas for free and low cost days out and activities and recipes to try, as well as plenty of tips and advice to reduce energy costs and keep homes cool.”
The council has also launched a campaign to help people apply for Free School Meals and the Holiday Activities and Food programme. For more information visit www.southglos.gov.uk/CostOfLiving or call freephone 0800 953 7788.