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Charities pull together to highlight the link between climate issues and poverty and hunger
“Environmental change doesn’t put us all in the same boat. It just worsens the storm you’re in.”
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Here is how the next UK Government can end the need for food banks
'We urge all political parties to embrace these priorities and commit to a future where everyone has the security for the essentials'
Food bank charity launches General Election Manifesto, setting out actions for the next government to eliminate poverty
‘It is not right that anyone should need to use a food bank because they can’t afford to eat and pay bills. However, food bank need is at an historic high.’
Record high 3.1m emergency food parcels given out in a year
Devastating figures show soaring use of food banks in the UK
Trussell Trust urges government to use Autumn Statement to protect low income households, as food banks are at ‘breaking point’
‘We are calling on the government to urgently confirm in the Autumn Statement that benefits will rise in line with inflation next April, and to reduce the burden of debt deductions which drive unacceptable levels of hardship.”
Food bank demand hits record numbers as centres prepare for ‘worst winter yet’
‘We don’t want to spend every winter saying things at food banks are getting worse, but they are.’