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By Levi Winchester Thousands of struggling families can apply for up to £225 in vouchers to help cover food and household essentials. The support is issued through the Household Support Fund, which is a scheme set up by the main Government to help those who are on low incomes. The money is issued to local councils, who then decide which families should benefit and how to spend the money. Medway Council is offering supermarket vouchers, school uniform vouchers and help with paying energy. A single person who is struggling may be eligible for a £75 “food and essentials” voucher, while the bigges…

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