The Trussell Trust has defended food banks which have faced a backlash for deciding to close tomorrow for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.
The trust supports a nationwide network of food banks, including seven in the North East, some of which have announced they would close on Monday, September 19. This is in line with many businesses and services which will either either close completely or operate a restricted service tomorrow, which has been declared a bank holiday.
But some on social media have questioned the decision. @ikeeyah_ said on Twitter : "How a food bank that serves those in need is closing for the Queen’s funeral on Monday is absolutely absurd," while @l_ippylipez said: "If you're running a food bank and you close it for the funeral of someone who didn't even know you were alive you should be ashamed." @angelos_16 agreed, saying: "Closing a foodbank because of a funeral is one of the dumbest decisions I’ve seen."
