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September 9, 2020

Scotland’s independent food banks report lockdown doubled need for food aid

Despite the Scottish Government’s ‘cash first’ approach, independent food banks in Scotland have seen the need for their services double since the start of lockdown.
February 26, 2020

Public generosity to foodbanks must be matched by urgent policy changes, says charity

One of the key issues forcing people to food banks is the five week wait for a first Universal Credit payment, says the Trussell Trust.
February 1, 2019

UN report shows increase in conflict-driven hunger

The situation in the eight places in the world with the highest number of people in need of emergency food support shows that the link between conflict and hunger remains all too persistent and deadly, according to a new report from the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organisation and the World Food Programme.
November 27, 2018

More people than ever expected at foodbanks this Christmas

Trussell Trust says people are struggling to put food on the table because they simply cannot afford the basics anymore and that just isn’t right.

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