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Business & Politics · 4 Beginner · September 13, 2026

Families Need More Help With Money

Families Need More Help With Money
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Vocabulary

charity /ˈtʃærɪti/ noun
a group that helps people who need help
The charity gives food to families who do not have money.
cost /kɔːst/ verb
to have a price; to need money to buy
Food costs more money now than last year.
afford /əˈfɔːrd/ verb
to have enough money to buy something
Many families cannot afford to buy a house.

Article

A group in Rotherham wants the government to help working families more. These families work hard. But they do not have enough money. They need help to pay for food, rent, and other things.

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