Food Banks

Latest Stories

Ken Loach at I, Daniel Blake stage premiere: 'Hunger is now used as a weapon'

The multi-award winning film director tells ITV News Tyne Tees poverty has got worse since his film I, Daniel Blake highlighted the impact of austerity in 2016.

2 Jun

Citizens Advice reports ‘bleakest-ever’ start to year

The charity helped 94,000 people with food bank referrals and access to emergency charitable grants – a 178% increase on 2020.

11 May

Highest number of emergency food parcels ever given out to South West by charity

More emergency parcels have been given out in the past year than ever before in the South West by the Trussell Trust.

26 Apr

Pressure cooker situation for food banks as emergency parcels hit record high

William and Kate help parcel up donations on visit to food bank

Former cabinet minister's nursing strike remarks branded 'heartless'

Demand for food parcel charity triples during cost of living crisis

Food bank fears closure after racking up £4,000 in parking fines

Food pantry fears for future as it struggles to cope with increased demand

Plymouth Argyle urges fans to bring food bank donations ahead of match

£45,000 given to Jersey food banks and charities

Campaign launches to drive up donations as more people rely on food charities

Food banks criticised over plans to shut during bank holiday for Queen's funeral

Baby bank founder challenges Prime Minister Liz Truss to act on cost of living

Food banks warn of 'very difficult' winter with demand rise and donations fall