End of Year Stats
UK foodbank use continues to rise as new report highlights growing impact of Universal Credit rollout on foodbanks.
1,182,954
The number of three-day emergency food supplies given to people in crisis by Trussell Trust foodbanks in the financial year 2016-2017.
Between 1st April 2016 and 31st March 2017, The Trussell Trust’s Foodbank Network provided 1,182,954 three day emergency food supplies to people in crisis compared to 1,109,309 in 2015-16. Of this number, 436,938 went to children.
The charity’s new report, Early Warnings: Universal Credit and Foodbanks, highlights that although the rollout of the new Universal Credit system for administering benefits has been piecemeal so far, foodbanks in areas of partial or full rollout are reporting significant problems with its impact.
Number of three-day emergency food supplies given by Trussell Trust foodbanks
Primary Reasons for Referral to Trussell Trust foodbanks
Number of 3 day emergency food supplies given by Trussell Trust foodbanks in 2016-2017 - Regional Breakdown
Other Stats
427
foodbanks operate within the Trussell Trust Network
11,175
tonnes of food donated by the public in 2016/2017 to Trussell Trust foodbanks
48,041
frontline professionals such as doctors and social workers give foodbank vouchers to people in crisis
40,000
people volunteered with a Trussell Trust foodbank in 2016/2017
427
foodbanks operate within the Trussell Trust Network
11,175
tonnes of food donated by the public in 2016/2017 to Trussell Trust foodbanks
48,041
frontline professionals such as doctors and social workers give foodbank vouchers to people in crisis
40,000
people volunteered with a Trussell Trust foodbank in 2016/2017
Foodbank Statistics for previous Financial Years with Regional Breakdown
1 April 2016 – 31 March 2017
1,182,954
1,182,954 three-day emergency food supplies given to people in crisis
- Adults - 746,016
- Children - 436,938
Regional breakdown for the financial year 2016/17
| REGION | ADULTS | CHILDREN | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | 97,910 | 47,955 | 145,865 |
| Wales | 60,387 | 34,803 | 95,190 |
| Northern Ireland | 19,063 | 13,717 | 32,780 |
| North East | 38,892 | 22,675 | 61,567 |
| North West | 107,825 | 66,664 | 174,489 |
| Yorkshire & Humberside | 44,738 | 24,542 | 69,280 |
| West Midlands | 70,078 | 41,308 | 111,386 |
| East Midlands | 34,734 | 20,838 | 55,572 |
| East | 71,050 | 43,829 | 114,879 |
| London | 70,422 | 40,679 | 111,101 |
| South West | 65,457 | 38,490 | 103,947 |
| South East | 65,460 | 41,438 | 106,898 |
| TOTAL | 746,016 | 436,938 | 1,182,954 |
1 April 2015 – 31 March 2016
1,109,309
1,109,309 three-day emergency food supplies given to people in crisis
- Adults
- Children
Regional breakdown for the financial year 2015/16
| REGION | ADULTS | CHILDREN | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | 89,764 | 43,962 | 133,726 |
| Wales | 54,389 | 31,267 | 85,656 |
| Northern Ireland | 14,600 | 11,155 | 25,755 |
| North East | 46,383 | 29,953 | 76,336 |
| North West | 98,298 | 61,750 | 160,048 |
| Yorkshire & Humberside | 41,149 | 23,910 | 65,059 |
| West Midlands | 64,111 | 39,612 | 103,723 |
| East Midlands | 30,442 | 18,525 | 48,967 |
| East | 63,684 | 39,189 | 102,873 |
| London | 67,861 | 42,503 | 110,364 |
| South West | 63,186 | 36,400 | 99,586 |
| South East | 59,576 | 37,640 | 97,216 |
| TOTAL | 693,443 | 415,866 | 1,109,309 |
1 April 2014 – 31 March 2015
1,084,604
1,084,604 three-day emergency food supplies given to people in crisis
- Adults
- Children
Regional breakdown for the financial year 2014/15
| REGION | ADULTS | CHILDREN | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | 81,575 | 36,114 | 117,689 |
| Wales | 55,739 | 30,136 | 85,875 |
| Northern Ireland | 9,854 | 7,571 | 17,425 |
| North East | 52,447 | 35,246 | 87,693 |
| North West | 97,850 | 59,398 | 157,248 |
| Yorkshire & Humberside | 38,989 | 21,197 | 60,186 |
| West Midlands | 64,433 | 39,867 | 104,300 |
| East Midlands | 27,126 | 16,055 | 43,181 |
| East | 64,972 | 35,936 | 100,908 |
| London | 64,756 | 40,043 | 104,799 |
| South West | 67,858 | 38,434 | 106,292 |
| South East | 62,008 | 37,000 | 99,008 |
| TOTAL | 687,607 | 396,997 | 1,084,604 |
1 April 2013 – 31 March 2014
913,138
913,138 three-day emergency food supplies given to people in crisis
- Adults
- Children
Regional breakdown for the financial year 2013/14
| REGION | ADULTS | CHILDREN | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | 49,041 | 22,387 | 71,428 |
| Wales | 51,148 | 27,901 | 79,049 |
| Northern Ireland | 6473 | 5224 | 11,697 |
| North East | 36,273 | 22,873 | 59,146 |
| North West | 87,561 | 51,083 | 138,644 |
| Yorkshire & Humberside | 25,167 | 12,236 | 37,403 |
| West Midlands | 58,036 | 35,425 | 93,461 |
| East Midlands | 24,039 | 13,717 | 37,756 |
| East | 59,827 | 31,593 | 91,420 |
| London | 58,315 | 37,324 | 95,639 |
| South West | 68,958 | 36,563 | 105,521 |
| South East | 58,095 | 33,879 | 91,974 |
| TOTAL | 582,933 | 330,205 | 913,138 |
1 April 2012 – 31 March 2013
346,992
346,992 three-day emergency food supplies given to people in crisis
- Adults
- Children
Regional breakdown for the financial year 2012/13
| REGION | ADULTS | CHILDREN | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | 9760 | 4572 | 14,332 |
| Wales | 23,294 | 12,625 | 35,919 |
| Northern Ireland | 1102 | 885 | 1987 |
| North East | 7058 | 3452 | 10,510 |
| North West | 25,672 | 15,341 | 41,013 |
| Yorkshire & Humberside | 7004 | 3376 | 10,380 |
| West Midlands | 24,997 | 16,399 | 41,396 |
| East Midlands | 6692 | 4050 | 10,742 |
| East | 23,137 | 11,029 | 34,166 |
| London | 24,415 | 17,649 | 42,064 |
| South West | 38,871 | 20,661 | 59,532 |
| South East | 28,101 | 16,850 | 44,951 |
| TOTAL | 220,103 | 126,889 | 346,992 |
1 April 2011 – 31 March 2012
128,697
128,697 three-day emergency food supplies given to people in crisis
- Adults
- Children
Regional breakdown for the financial year 2011/12
| REGION | ADULTS | CHILDREN | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | 3865 | 1861 | 5726 |
| Wales | 9626 | 5070 | 14,696 |
| Northern Ireland | 118 | 136 | 254 |
| North East | 519 | 222 | 741 |
| North West | 4661 | 2792 | 7453 |
| Yorkshire & Humberside | 1971 | 1040 | 3011 |
| West Midlands | 8357 | 4591 | 12,948 |
| East Midlands | 615 | 375 | 990 |
| East | 8220 | 3906 | 12,126 |
| London | 6512 | 5354 | 11,866 |
| South West | 21,600 | 10,682 | 32,282 |
| South East | 16,615 | 9989 | 26,604 |
| TOTAL | 82,679 | 46,018 | 128,697 |
About our statistics
The Trussell Trust statistics are a measure of volume – they show the number of people to whom The Trussell Trust foodbanks have given three days’ emergency food. These are not necessarily unique users.
For example, if a family of three was referred to a foodbank twice in one year, this would count as six people on the system, because someone received three days’ emergency food six times. However, if a family of three were only referred to a foodbank once, this would count as three.
On average, people need two foodbank vouchers in a year. Our figures have always been reported in this way.