30-07-2025
Households can apply for £320 cost of living supermarket vouchers to spend in Waitrose and M&S in DAYS
Plus, see what other grants are up for grabs
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HOUSEHOLDS will soon be able to apply for free supermarket vouchers to spend in Waitrose and M&S worth up to £320.
Families struggling with the cost of living can apply for the support through the government's Household Support Fund.
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Low-income families can apply for supermarket vouchers to help ease the cost of living crisis
The help is part of a wider essential support scheme and is only awarded once to any eligible household.
Each council has its own share of the £742million, which they can dole out to residents in need.
Eligibility criteria for the support varies but usually you need to be on a low income or on benefits.
Residents of North Northamptonshire will soon be able to apply for supermarket vouchers worth up to £320.
Tokens can be used in a wide range of shops from Sainsbury's and M&S to Waitrose and Asda.
The scheme was closed due to a high number of applications, but is due to reopen again in just a few days.
The second window of applications will re-open on August 4, 2025.
The amount you receive depends on a number of factors, including how many people you live with and your income.
For example, a person who lives alone will be given a voucher worth £150.
Meanwhile, a house with two residents could receive £260 for their food shop.
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If you live in a home with three residents or more you will receive a voucher worth £320.
To apply you will need to have a National Insurance number and provide proof of your income with a bank statement.
The council said submissions are expected to take two months to process.
If approved, you voucher will be sent to your email address.
If you are keen to apply visit, for more information.
What if I don't live in North Northamptonshire?
The £742million Household Support Fund has been shared between all councils in England.
So, if you don't live in this area but are struggling financially or are on benefits you will likely be eligible for help.
This is because the fund was originally set up to help those on low incomes or classed as vulnerable.
What type of help you can get will vary but it could range from a free cash payment to supermarket vouchers.
For example, residents in Worcestershire can apply for support worth up to £500 to help with water and energy costs.
Devon County Council has also issued supermarket vouchers worth more than £90 to 22,000 families with children on free school meals.
The £90 is equivalent to £15 per week for the six week school holiday.
Households in Redcar & Cleveland can also now apply for support worth up to £230.
