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Somerset Council Offers Supermarket Vouchers for Easter Aid

3/25/2026

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Somerset Council will provide supermarket vouchers to low income families during the Easter holidays, after ending a previous scheme for free school meals.
The council aims to make the application process clear and accessible.
Tesco in Derry is launching a donation initiative that lets customers buy pre-packed bags of food for families.
FareShare and The Felix Project support this effort, reporting increased food bank usage during the school holidays.

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Story summary

Somerset Council will provide supermarket vouchers to low income families during the Easter holidays, after ending a previous scheme for free school meals.
The council aims to make the application process clear and accessible.
Tesco in Derry is launching a donation initiative that lets customers buy pre-packed bags of food for families.
FareShare and The Felix Project support this effort, reporting increased food bank usage during the school holidays.