If the most vulnerable are to survive this crisis, the five-week wait for first payments must be scrapped, says Emma Revie, chief executive at the Trussell Trust
The coronavirus pandemic is an unprecedented challenge, and we don’t yet know how things will develop. What we do know is that wherever possible, food banks will continue to provide the lifeline of emergency food for those in need. Of course, our main priority is ensuring the safety of everyone who comes to a food bank – whether it’s someone needing help, someone volunteering their time, or someone making a donation. We’re working out how we can best support people as the situation develops.
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