New research by the Women's Regional Consortium and Ulster University has found that the impact of the cost of living crisis is forcing mothers to skip meals and go hungry to feed their children.
The research found that the decision to end the ‘Holiday Hunger Scheme’ coupled with rocketing food inflation will increase hardship and food insecurity for families. Around 96,300 children have lost £27 a fortnight.
The report also details how low-income pregnant women and those with young children are entitled to a ‘Healthy Start’ payments to help with the cost of formula, fruit, and vegetables, but just over half of those entitled to support have joined the scheme.
