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A campaign which offers £50 vouchers for food or fuel has been re-launched to help Jersey families who face the “dire choice between heating and eating” over the Christmas period.
Local charity Caring Cooks of Jersey first launched the ‘Food or Fuel’ scheme last year and distributed 870 vouchers to families in need.
It is set to run again this year from December 2023 to the end of April 2024 and will aid Jersey families who face the decision between heating their homes and providing nutritious meals, especially under the pressure during the Christmas period.
The charity – which strives to teach children and their families the importance of nutrition and cooking wholesome meals – hopes to surpass the number of vouchers distributed last year to ensure that an even greater number of families receive support.
The vouchers are redeemable at all Coop stores, Jersey Electricity, or Island Energy.
Yvonne Corbin, Chief Executive of Caring Cooks, said: "As we face rising challenges, particularly during the colder months and heightened Christmas period, our 'Food or Fuel' Campaign provides critical support to Jersey families.
"This initiative addresses the dire choice between heating and eating. Our organisation's commitment to distributing vouchers intends to lessen this burden."
Pictured: Caring Cooks' CEO Yvonne Corbin.
Community, businesses, and philanthropists are invited to support the campaign by contacting the charity's Chief Executive.
Jersey Electricity announced earlier this year a 12% price increase that will take effect from 1 January 2024.
The hike, which follows multiple rises implemented over the last 12 months, will add around £3 per week to the average annual domestic electricity bill of approximately £1,200.
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