The Trussell Trust - Stop UK Hunger

1 million parcels

That’s how many emergency food parcels our food banks are expecting to provide this winter. Please support our urgent Christmas appeal.

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Universal Credit is falling short and it’s pushing people to food banks. Help us change this.

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If you're struggling, find out how to get help from your local food bank. You can also speak to a trained adviser on the phone for personalised support.

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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.

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Latest research

Hunger in the UK

Our most in-depth study to date on hunger – revealing its causes, impacts and who is affected.

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Hunger in the UK

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.

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Food bank staff member looking at camera smiling with arm resting on pack of toilet paper

Food bank staff member looking at camera smiling with arm resting on pack of toilet paper

Food bank staff member looking at camera smiling with arm resting on pack of toilet paper

Food bank staff member looking at camera smiling with arm resting on pack of toilet paper

Food bank staff member looking at camera smiling with arm resting on pack of toilet paper

Food bank staff member looking at camera smiling with arm resting on pack of toilet paper

Food bank staff member looking at camera smiling with arm resting on pack of toilet paper

Food bank staff member looking at camera smiling with arm resting on pack of toilet paper

Food bank staff member looking at camera smiling with arm resting on pack of toilet paper

Food bank staff member looking at camera smiling with arm resting on pack of toilet paper

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.

How you can help

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

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

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

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

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

Packs of donated pasta at a Southeast foodbank

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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News & Blog

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23 Nov 2023 Our response to the Autumn Statement

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8 Nov 2023 1.5 million food parcels distributed as need continues to soar

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25 Oct 2023 New research reveals the drivers of hunger and food bank use among disabled people

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18 Oct 2023 Food banks bracing for the worst winter yet