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Edinburgh Live
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Jacob Farr

Edinburgh dad opens up on using food banks after pal went three days without eating

An Edinburgh dad has spoken of how we all have to do more to tackle the stigma of using a food bank after relying on the service to feed his own family.

Chris Sharp, 39, who lives with his wife, daughter and beloved dog, says that he decided to speak publicly about his own use of food banks after a friend felt embarrassed to seek help. A friend of the dad was found to have not eaten for three days after falling on hard times.

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