Thousands of Bedford families to get shopping vouchers for Easter break

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Bedford Borough Council is giving supermarket vouchers to thousands of families for the Easter break.

Over 7,000 children in the borough – who are entitled to income-related free school meals – will benefit.

The £15 vouchers, funded through the Household Support Fund, will be issued for each week of the school holiday period.

Bedford Borough Council is providing supermarket vouchers to families who are entitled to income related free school meals (Photo by Daniel LEAL / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL Leal/AFP via Getty Images)Bedford Borough Council is providing supermarket vouchers to families who are entitled to income related free school meals (Photo by Daniel LEAL / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL Leal/AFP via Getty Images)
Bedford Borough Council is providing supermarket vouchers to families who are entitled to income related free school meals (Photo by Daniel LEAL / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL Leal/AFP via Getty Images)

Councillor Graeme Coombes, portfolio holder for finance, risk and welfare, said: "If you believe you qualify for this support, we encourage you to visit the council website to submit your application."