Friday, April 26, 2013

Number of people dependent on food banks on rise in UK

Number of people dependent on food banks on rise in UK


The number of people in Britain needing emergency food hand-outs has dramatically jumped in the past year. 350,000 people turned to food banks for help in 2012.



Charities, like the Trussell Trust - the largest provider of food banks in the UK with 345 established centers - say a further 400-600 more such centers are needed to cope with the growing demand.

Every family who comes to one of their food bank is given three-day's supply of dry goods including pasta, rice and tinned produce. The projects are run by volunteers.

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