We will create a UK without the need for emergency food
We support a nationwide network of food banks and together we provide emergency food and support to people locked in poverty, and campaign for change to end the need for food banks in the UK.
Latest research
Hunger in the UK
Our most in-depth study to date on hunger – revealing its causes, impacts and who is affected.

Latest statistics
Between 1 April and 30 September 2023, our food banks distributed 1.5 million emergency food parcels
This is an increase of 16% compared to the same period in 2022.











TOGETHER WE CAN end the need for emergency food
From donating food, volunteering your time or taking on an fundraising challenge, there are lots of ways to get involved with raising awareness of poverty and helping end UK hunger.

Scotland: 170,625 three-day emergency food supplies given to people in crisis in 2017/18

North West: 197,182 three-day emergency food supplies given to people in crisis in 2017/18

North East: 64,209 three-day emergency food supplies given to people in crisis in 2017/18

Midlands: 185,168 three-day emergency food supplies given to people in crisis in 2017/18

South West: 120,966 three-day emergency food supplies given to people in crisis in 2017/18

South East: 123,103 three-day emergency food supplies given to people in crisis in 2017/18

Wales: 98,350 three-day emergency food supplies given to people in crisis in 2017/18

Northern Ireland: 32,433 three-day emergency food supplies given to people in crisis in 2017/18
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