Charity boss David McNamara says people are now seeking help in the ‘bastions of the middle class’
, with Foodbank recording a 27% rise in distribution this year.said more people are turning to charities, with the increase in demand exceeding the 21% rise in food distribution recorded in 2022.
McNamara said the crisis was affecting the middle class in particular, but demand was rising across the state, with some charities reporting a 300% increase in families seeking assistance.“There’s really not one part that’s not feeling this,” he said.
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