Tue, 23 Sep 2025

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 Food banks warn demand has reached crisis point

Trussell Trust statistics show more than 14.1 million people went hungry in the last year.

* Over 14.1 million people in the UK went hungry last year due to poverty, a rise from 11.6 million in 2022.
* Food banks are struggling to cope with the demand, with some charities reporting a 37% increase in referrals this year.
* Charities say they need more donations to cover referrals, with one food bank saying it has to purchase 75% of its stock to keep up with demand.
* The cost of living crisis and food inflation have led to a drop in donations from the public, with some charities relying on financial donations rather than just voluntary help.
* Local councils have introduced food voucher schemes, but these are often oversubscribed or only available for a limited time.
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