Chris Mould

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

NUMBERS TURNING to foodbanks are continuing to rise despite economic recovery, and more people are struggling to get by because their incomes are too low, says leading foodbank charity The Trussell Trust. … Read More
Tripling in foodbank usage sparks Trussell Trust to call for an inquiry

OVER 350,000 people received three days’ emergency food from Trussell Trust foodbanks between April and September 2013, triple the numbers helped in the same period last year. The Trussell Trust says that UK hunger is getting worse and the charity… Read More

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