Instead of food for their children, many are trying parents have to use the vouchers for non-grocery items even though some specify they should not be used to buy alcohol, cigarettes or lottery tickets. "We've literally had abuse from customers who want to buy alcohol with them when we refuse," she said. (Image: Getty)"And I got so much abuse from a customer the other day because she wanted to buy her son Lego. "I had told her she wasn't allowed to buy toys with the voucher because it was intended to pay for the school dinners. "I've had parents wanting to buy their own underwear, bras and other things for themselves," she said.

Source: Daily Mirror May 13, 2020 14:31 UTC