Campaigners are calling for the UK government to clarify whether stores can let parents pay for formula with loyalty points and vouchers.
Campaigners call for government intervention
Campaigners are asking for the UK government to intervene and clarify which restrictions exist so that action can be taken to ensure families have access to baby formula and babies don’t go hungry.have policies in place which prevent their food banks from redistributing formula donations.For low income households or those on Universal Credit, some help is available in the form of Healthy Start vouchers – however the cash value of these vouchers is £8.
A government spokesperson told HuffPost UK: “We are supporting families with the cost of feeding babies and young children through ourwhich helps parents of children under four from lower-income families buy foods including baby formula, milk or fruit, and get free vitamins. “We recognise the impact that rising prices are having at home which is why we are providing significant support worth on average £3,300 per household. This includes holding down energy bills, uprating benefits in line with inflation and delivering direct cash payments.”
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