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What if I can't afford supplies?

The government's 'Be Ready' campaign encourages everyone to prepare, but it doesn't offer direct financial help for buying supplies. Charities and local councils sometimes provide support for those struggling, especially during emergencies. Wes Streeting's advice is about personal readiness, not a government scheme to fund individual stockpiles.

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Defence Secretary Wes Streeting Says He's Stockpiling Food

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What if I need help now? Are there food banks near me? What help is there for low incomes?

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