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Asharq Al-Awsat
Asharq Al-Awsat
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Asharq Al-Awsat

Food Banks are a 'Lifesaver' as UK Feels Cost of Living Crisis

Soaring inflation, energy and food prices have seen a surge in users at foodbanks across the UK OLI SCARFF AFP

"This absolutely has been a lifesaver to me," says Michael Cox. The 51-year-old hasn't eaten in two days and so finally resolved to visit one of Britain's growing number of food banks providing basic items to those in need.

"I had no money. So I'll give it a try," said Cox who before the current cost of living crisis had never before needed to ask for help feeding himself.

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