Foodbanks 38% busier this year than last

Yesterday the Trussell Trust released new figures regarding foodbank use during the first half of this financial year, showing that almost 500,000 people were given three day’s food in the period April-September, 38% higher than the same period last year.

The release has already received a lot of media coverage and you can download it here

Low income and welfare problems see food bank numbers rise by 38% despite economic recovery

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