The number of emergency food parcels have increased by 93% compared to five years ago
There have been calls for Stormont to take decisive action on food poverty as new figures reveal over 35,000 emergency food parcels have been distributed in Northern Ireland in six months alone.
Trussell says there are a number of possible reasons for this recent dip, such as an increase in food aid providers across Northern Ireland, a gradual slowdown in the extortionate price hikes we experienced on food and bills in recent years, and the 6.7% uprating in social security payments in April.
Winter is often the busiest time for food banks and Trussell is calling on the public to continue to play their part and support their local food banks to meet this urgent need, by volunteering, donating, fundraising or campaigning to help end hunger in Northern Ireland. Trussell are calling on the UK Government to introduce a protected minimum floor in Universal Credit, to limit the amount of reductions that could be applied to a household’s Universal Credit.Tomorrow, food banks and people with lived experience from the Trussell community, are meeting with MLAs from all parties, voluntary and community sector partners, and key civil servants to discuss the policy recommendations that are required for ending the need for food banks in NI.
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