More people in Shropshire are finding that their incomes are not covering the cost of essentials, as demand for food bank services is higher than ever.
New figures from the Trussell Trust – a nationwide network of food banks, including in Oswestry, Market Drayton, Whitchurch and over the border in Welshpool – has revealed unprecedented levels of demand.
Food banks have reportedly seen a fall in the number of donations, as families feel the full impact of the cost of living crisis. "We have seen that increase in Drayton since October 2022 and people are coming in especially because of the energy crisis and the fact they have got bills increasing two to three fold."People used to come to the foodbank to help to pay their energy bill, but it's just not touching the side now and the cost of food is more expensive and donations are down because people can't afford to give to us.
Food banks were set up to provide short-term support to people in an emergency, the Trust says, and they are not a lasting solution to hunger and poverty.
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