The Trussell Trust is calling on the government to take urgent measures to strengthen the social security system to keep up with the cost of living. Data from April 2021 to March 2022 shows a 14 percent increase in food parcels distributed across the UK compared to pre-pandemic levels.
As the cost of living crisis continues, South and East Bristol foodbank are seeing uptake for their services double with many more people using the service for the first time. The recent upsurge in demand has resulted in diminishing food stocks with certain items urgently needed as of May 16, 2022.
The increase in the cost of living and energy bills in particular is resulting in more people finding their income is not enough to see them to the end of the month. The demand for food banks across the UK has increased by 81 percent in the last five years.
