"Food banks face another winter of record-breaking demand, leading provider Trussell has warned, as it estimates it will provide a food parcel every 10 seconds over the coming months. Almost three quarters of a million (740,000) food parcels were provided for children last winter to people across the UK, new figures released by the charity reveal, up 40 per cent from pre-pandemic levels."
"Of these, 266,000 were provided for children one in every three parcels a rise of 29 per cent in the same period. But researchers found that the biggest increase was amongst those aged 65 and over. This group received 24,000 food parcels last winter up 202 per cent compared to five years ago. Trussell has warned that the rising cost of essentials means demand will only continue to rise this winter."
The Independent reports on reproductive rights, climate change and Big Tech and produces the documentary 'The A Word' spotlighting American women fighting for reproductive rights. The organisation emphasizes on-the-ground journalism and funds reporting through reader donations while keeping content free of paywalls. Trussell predicts food banks will face another winter of record demand and estimates providing a food parcel every 10 seconds in coming months. Trussell figures show almost 740,000 food parcels were provided last winter, up 40% from pre-pandemic levels, with 266,000 for children (one in three parcels). Parcels for people aged 65+ rose 202% to 24,000 over five years. Rising food, energy and rent costs are reducing household affordability and driving increased demand.
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