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11 Nov 21
Christmas 2023
Can all Christmas donations please be with us by 5th December 2023 Thank you for your support.
14 Sep 20
First time food bank users
More than 50% of people who used a #foodbank in the @TrussellTrust network at the start of the pandemic had never needed one before. We need the government to act now to make sure no one is left behind.
14 Sep 20
New research
New research from @TrussellTrust shows #foodbanks are forecast to give out a staggering six emergency food parcels every minute this winter. This isn’t right.
28 Aug 20
Tesco announces nationwide Summer Food Collection to support food banks and local community groups
23 Dec 15
6 Unexpected Things Foodbanks Need
A visit to the food bank isn’t exactly a traditional Christmas activity, but one UK charity is asking for a little extra help this month, when demand is at its highest and families are choosing between eating and heating.
21 Oct 15
Listening to the lives behind the foodbank statistics
MPs and peers discussed tackling UK poverty. The Trussell Trust, along with dozens of representatives from its UK network of foodbanks, were in parliament yesterday speaking with MPs and Peers about the work they do to combat hunger and poverty. Hosting the event, Chris White MP commended the varied work of the Trussell Trust’s foodbanks, […]
1 May 15
Trussell Trust foodbanks gave out over one million three day emergency food supplies to UK people in crisis in 2014/15.
Benefit delays, low income and benefit changes are the primary reasons why people are currently being referred to foodbanks for emergency food. About Our Statistics The Trussell Trust statistics are a measure of volume – they show the number of people to whom The Trussell Trust foodbanks have given three days’ emergency food. These are […]