- New annual figures from the Trussell Trust show that almost 3 million (2,986,203) food parcels were given out – more than ever before
- Alarmingly more than a million of the parcels were provided for children
- The number of parcels provided between April 2022 – March 2023 is more than double the amount distributed by food banks in the same period five years ago
- The charity is calling for a stronger social security system that ensures we can at least cover life’s essentials, like food, heating, and clothes
New figures released today by the Trussell Trust reveal that almost 3 million (2,986,203) emergency food parcels were provided to people facing hardship between April 2022 and March 2023, with more than a million of these parcels provided for children. (more…)
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