Councillors have unanimously backed Perth and Kinross Council's bid to pilot a Cash First Partnership in Perth and Kinross.
The partnership would move away from food banks being the first port of call for those in financial need and instead support residents to maximise their income.
The move was approved by Perth and Kinross Council's Housing and Social Wellbeing Committee on November 2. The Scottish Government has made funding available to support 10 pilot Cash First Partnerships in Scotland.
Community Planning team leader Lee Haxton told the committee the Community Planning Partnership Board had approved a proposal to submit the application.
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