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10 Sep 21
Keep the Lifeline…..
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Have you heard of #UniversalCredit? It’s a social security payment for people who don’t have enough money for the essentials – often because they’re in low-paid work or can’t work because of a health issue or caring responsibilities. These payments can be a lifeline, but this October the UK government is planning to cut these […]
18 Aug 21
Thank you to all who donate to our foodbank….
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We at Abergavenny Foodbank are very grateful to the local community for everything that you have done to help us over the last 18 months, which have been so challenging for so many. During the pandemic, the number of food parcels we provided increased dramatically from March 2020 onwards, with overall a more than 40% […]
21 Feb 20
40 Pence for 40 Days
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Take part in our 40 for 40 challenge this Lent With people struggling to afford food living locally, it is important that we continue to support people in crisis throughout the Easter period. We provide essential emergency food, emotional support and practical advice to families living near you who really need help. The Challenge We […]
23 Dec 15
6 Unexpected Things Foodbanks Need
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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.
8 Dec 15
Why Would a Mum Doing a Business Degree Find Herself Begging on the Streets This Winter?
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With Christmas approaching, Michele from Brent Foodbank shares how she’s helping to make the festive season special for those struggling. “For the past few days I haven’t been to the street begging for money to buy food for me and my baby…” This was what a mother at Brent Foodbank told us recently. She was […]
1 Dec 15
Emergency Budget gets the food poverty test
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David McAuley, Chief Executive of The Trussell Trust said: “We have two simple tests for the budget being delivered today. Firstly, what does it do to reduce the number of people in poverty and hunger? Secondly, what does it do to ensure the Government is supporting the work of charities and social enterprise in taking […]
21 Oct 15
Listening to the lives behind the foodbank statistics
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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.
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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 […]