The Trussell Trust is calling for government action after demand for its food banks increased.
The Trussell Trust says use of its South East foodbanks increased by nine per cent in 12 monthsA food bank charity has raised concerns about hardship among low-income households after it witnessed a 9% rise in demand in south-east England.
It also said it sent out 63,800 emergency food parcels to support 27,000 children across the region, which is a 7% increase on last year.Emma Revie, chief executive at the trust said: " An increasing number of children are growing up in families facing hunger, forced to turn to food banks to survive.
The Trust said 68% of all the parcels provided in the South East between April and September 2023 were for families with children, and 27,853 people were using a food bank for the first time during that period.The Trust says food banks are at breaking point because of increased demand A Department for Work and Pensions spokesperson said: "There are 1.7m fewer people in absolute poverty than in 2010, but we know some families are struggling, which is why we are providing a record support package worth £3,300 per household.
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