Food Banks

Government benefit policies blamed as charity hands out 1.5m parcels in 12 months

Retailer found that donations trebled during trial scheme

Directive means ‘ministers able to avoid awkward questions on impact of welfare reforms’

‘Complex’ flagship welfare programme forcing people into rent arrears - and food banks

Study shows 52% increase in usage in areas where universal credit has been rolled out

Why record numbers of people are turning to charity for their daily meal

Young Women's Trust says 'shocking' numbers of are having to turn to food banks to get by

NHS numbers show that Britons are increasingly affected by malnutrition and gout

Government told to do more to achieve a hunger-free Britain by church-backed parliamentary report

Number of people receiving food parcels almost tripled last year, but ministers deny benefits cut link