£0 remaining for food

Our applicant is a refugee who has come to the UK and is living with his wife and two children, who joined in August via Family Reunion. The family applied for Universal Credit on arrival, however, four weeks later the payment has still not been made. This has been referred to a solicitor to challenge further. However, in the interim, the family cannot afford food and essentials. We are, therefore, asking for some assistance for this family.