Food poverty

Volunteering at a soup kitchen: how to volunteer and what to expect
volunteering

Volunteering at a soup kitchen: how to volunteer and what to expect

If you’re keen to volunteer at a soup kitchen this winter, here’s how to get started

Over half of London working parents use food banks, study finds: ‘Is this the country we live in?’
Food banks

Over half of London working parents use food banks, study finds: ‘Is this the country we live in?’

‘We have people that are in tears because they don’t want to use a food bank We’re like, don’t worry. Don’t be embarrassed’

Three million children are facing hunger in the UK – with kids under four most at risk
Poverty

Three million children are facing hunger in the UK – with kids under four most at risk

Trussell has warned that a further 425,000 people will be facing hunger and hardship by 2026/2027 unless ‘urgent action’ is taken to increase benefits and ensure people can afford the essentials

‘Food is expensive’: How free community meals have become lifelines for people struggling to survive
Poverty

‘Food is expensive’: How free community meals have become lifelines for people struggling to survive

How Newcastle United fans are tackling food poverty one match at a time: ‘There’s more need than ever’
Food poverty

How Newcastle United fans are tackling food poverty one match at a time: ‘There’s more need than ever’

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How ‘social supermarkets’ offer hope and dignity for people facing hunger
Caroline Moraes

How ‘social supermarkets’ offer hope and dignity for people facing hunger

The Bear’s Will Poulter and TV chef Big Zuu host BBQ for homeless young people: ‘Food is everything’
Food

The Bear’s Will Poulter and TV chef Big Zuu host BBQ for homeless young people: ‘Food is everything’

Labour warned that crackdown on shoplifters risks ‘criminalising’ poverty: ‘Some are out of options’
Shoplifting

Labour warned that crackdown on shoplifters risks ‘criminalising’ poverty: ‘Some are out of options’

Inside the primary school ‘food shop’ ensuring children don’t go hungry over summer break
Food poverty

Inside the primary school ‘food shop’ ensuring children don’t go hungry over summer break

Food banks can take hope from election result – if Labour takes action before another tough winter
Charlotte White

Food banks can take hope from election result – if Labour takes action before another tough winter

More than two thirds of teachers worry children will go hungry this summer: ‘Beyond heart-breaking’
Child poverty

More than two thirds of teachers worry children will go hungry this summer: ‘Beyond heart-breaking’

Will free school meals and vouchers be offered over the summer holidays?
Free school meals

Will free school meals and vouchers be offered over the summer holidays?

Millions can’t afford essentials like food. The next government must take action from day one
General election 2024

Millions can’t afford essentials like food. The next government must take action from day one

Poverty costs the UK billions each year. Politicians must commit to ending it this general election
General election 2024

Poverty costs the UK billions each year. Politicians must commit to ending it this general election

Yes, inflation is falling – but nearly 90% of Brits say cost of living crisis is far from over
Inflation

Yes, inflation is falling – but nearly 90% of Brits say cost of living crisis is far from over

Low pay as a trainee bus driver left me desperate. I skipped meals and ended up £46k in debt
Cost of living

Low pay as a trainee bus driver left me desperate. I skipped meals and ended up £46k in debt

Benefits system is ‘utterly failing’ as food bank demand reaches record high: ‘It’s heartbreaking’
Food banks

Benefits system is ‘utterly failing’ as food bank demand reaches record high: ‘It’s heartbreaking’

‘We’re at breaking point’: Food banks see record number of first-time users as demand soars
Food banks

‘We’re at breaking point’: Food banks see record number of first-time users as demand soars

Tories won’t let the UN investigate rise of food banks in UK. Labour must welcome them
Alex Firth

Tories won’t let the UN investigate rise of food banks in UK. Labour must welcome them

Free school meals: Who is eligible? And how do you apply? Here’s all you need to know
Free school meals

Free school meals: Who is eligible? And how do you apply? Here’s all you need to know

Stigma of poverty is a ‘wicked social problem’, report warns – but it doesn’t have to be this way
Poverty

Stigma of poverty is a ‘wicked social problem’, report warns – but it doesn’t have to be this way

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‘It’s not just wonky veg’: Meet the women using an ancient practice to help tackle food poverty
Food poverty

‘It’s not just wonky veg’: Meet the women using an ancient practice to help tackle food poverty

It’s truly heartbreaking how often food bank guests are punished because they can’t find work
Charlotte White

It’s truly heartbreaking how often food bank guests are punished because they can’t find work

Food banks dread the inevitable consequences of abandoning the household support fund
Sabine Goodwin

Food banks dread the inevitable consequences of abandoning the household support fund

More than half of people on universal credit going without food because they can’t afford it
Food banks

More than half of people on universal credit going without food because they can’t afford it