We will create a UK without the need for food banks
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.
Breaking News
Together, we've raised £1 million to help build a #HungerFreeFuture!
Thanks to an overwhelming response from supporters around the country, we've reached our target of raising £500k, which has been doubled by our match fund to give a grand total of £1 million!
Mid-Year Stats
2,600 food parcels provided for children every day in first six months of the pandemic

New research
Food bank use forecast to rise this winter
New research reveals food banks in the Trussell Trust network are forecast to give out six emergency food parcels a minute this winter, a 61% increase on last year.
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#Update
Coronavirus and food banks
As the coronavirus pandemic unfolds in the UK, our main priority is ensuring the safety of everyone who comes to a food bank – whether it’s someone needing help, someone volunteering their time, or someone making a donation.
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Latest food bank figures
End of Year stats
Record 1.9m food bank parcels given to people in the past year as the Trussell Trust calls for governments at all levels to use their powers to make sure everyone can afford the essentials. Learn more

TOGETHER WE CAN end the need for food banks
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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