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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Josh Salisbury

‘Can I put food on the table today?’ Struggling Britons agonise over rising costs ‘all the time’

Daniel Hambury/Stella Pictures Ltd

Regulars come to Tottenham Food Hub for many reasons. Among them are a couple who tragically lost their daughter recently and now care for their young grandchildren.

Another drops in, as many do, after visiting the Jobcentre opposite where staff often make referrals. A third has a prepayment meter for his electricity and is struggling with the cost, forcing him to skip meals for days at a time. 

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