If you are struggling with the high costs of food, there are a number of ways you can get help.
Food inflation hit 12.4% in November - the highest rate in the food category since records began in 2005 and up from 11.6% in October. Meat, eggs and dairy became more expensive as production prices increased due to high energy costs, which in turn impacted animal feed and transport costs.
However, there are several schemes available, both from the Government and from charities, where people can get free cash and vouchers to help them cover the cost of food, reports The Mirror. Here is a round-up of some of the initiatives.
