Gas cooker flame (Image: free to use from pxhere.com) FINANCIAL help is still available for people struggling to feed their families or heat their homes this winter as a result of the impact of the Covid 19 pandemic. Oxfordshire County Council, in partnership with the county’s district councils and Citizens Advice services, is offering support to vulnerable residents through a Winter Support Grant. Oxfordshire was awarded £400,000 by the government in December to fund the cost of food, electricity, heating and other essential items, and the financial help is available for households to claim by March 31, 2021. Households with children can claim up to £350, while those without children can receive up to £175. The support teams provide the funding through supermarket vouchers, cover costs for pre-payment meters, or make sure that a heating or water bill is paid.