The Trussell Trust released figures this week revealing a record 3.1 million food parcels were distributed by food banks in their network in the last 12 months, with 655,000 people having to use a food bank for the first time
The Trussell Trust has revealed alarming figures this week, showing that a record 3.1 million food parcels were handed out by their network of food banks in the past year. Shockingly, 655,000 individuals had to resort to using a food bank for the first time, with families with children receiving 65 per cent of the parcels.
Renowned actor and broadcaster Stephen Fry expressed his dismay, stating: "The numbers are devastating. This should not be happening in 2024. We need a government that takes poverty seriously and prioritises the well-being of its citizens. No one should be forced to rely on charity for basic essentials."
"Over a million food parcels for children in a year is a disgrace in a country as wealthy as the UK. We need leadership which acknowledges and supports people in the form of an Essentials Guarantee and who listens to the advice of the Trussell Trust."
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