Wolverhampton is opening new community shops in Pendeford and Graiseley to support residents.
Over £18.5m has been distributed to more than 135,000 people through council cost-of-living schemes.
The Boost financial wellbeing service is being expanded to help residents manage household budgets.
The council is extending its Community Chefs programme into schools to provide more meals.
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