3.1 million

The record number of emergency food parcels distributed by our food banks in the last 12 months.

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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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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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Between 1 April and 30 September 2023, our food banks distributed 1.5 million emergency food parcels
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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.

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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

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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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