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  • A person signing some paper at the Bradfood foodbank
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    Here’s why cutting disability benefits would be a huge mistake

    Changes that are at all close to the previous government’s plans would make already precarious financial situations impossible.
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    Southend: Southend Foodbank sounds the alarm about a hard winter ahead

    On 21st September, we spoke to Sian Roche at Greatest Hits Radio Essex and talked about how August this year being alarmingly busy, plus our worries for the winter ahead due to the cost of living.
  • A volunteer sorts through food donations
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    ​​Turning warm words into action to end the need for emergency food​

    Our view from the Labour party conference 2024.
  • Two men packing bags of food at Bradford food bank
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    Our refreshed brand

    Our refreshed brand is more accessible, will help us boost awareness and highlights the ways everyone can play their part in ending the need for food banks in the UK.
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    Southend: Foodbanks on Radio 2

    In 2021, Southend Foodbank welcomed 2996 people who had been referred to us, giving food aid to support 8512 people of whom 3934 were children.
  • A volunteer and a clients hand at the Lewisham foodbank
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    Our response to the King’s Speech

    Our response to the King’s Speech, which set out some welcome long-term proposals to turn the tide of hunger and hardship.
  • Natalie smiles into the camera.
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    New Chair of Trustees appointed

    Natalie Campbell has been appointed as the Trussell Trust’s new Chair of Trustees.
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    Southend: Southend Foodbank is busier than ever, according to latest figures

    Southend Foodbank have today released their statistics for the first half of 2023. The figures reveal a compelling narrative of need and support that is being seen across foodbanks locally and nationa
  • Crates of tinned food in a food bank warehouse
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    Here’s what needs to change to end the need for food banks

    This election year, we’ll be looking to all political parties to set out how they will build a future where no one needs a food bank to survive.
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    Southend: Southend Foodbank announces financial year-end statistics

    Southend Foodbank announces financial year-end statistics