HUNDREDS of thousands of food parcels have been distributed in Scotland in the last year, according to the latest figures.
Analysis from the Trussel Trust found that between April 1, 2023 and March 31, 262,400 emergency food parcels were distributed in Scotland.
The research also showed that over 101,900 people in Scotland were forced to turn to a charity for essentials such as food, and that the number of people going without essentials had risen by 4% compared to last year. "At the next election, it is only the SNP who will stand up for Scotland's values, tackle child poverty at every opportunity, and advance Scotland's journey to independence."We know there are thousands of National readers who want to debate, argue and go back and forth in the comments section of our stories. We’ve got the most informed readers in Scotland, asking each other the big questions about the future of our country.
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