The Supermarket Lending Shoppers Money for Groceries

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From Katherine Latham / Reasons to Be Cheerful: In the United Kingdom, the supermarket Iceland Foods gives out interest-free microloans on pre-loaded cards during school holidays for families to spread out their grocery bills over time when finances are most stretched. The program also reduces pressure on food banks that are already struggling to meet demand.

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