A Newcastle food bank said it is struggling to keep up with the rising demand from families who can't afford to eat as the cost of living crisis bites.
Building Futures East in Walker is seeing a sharp increase in the number of people turning to the charity for support as they battle to meet higher food and fuel prices. The organisation relies on donations to feed around 60 people in Walker and Byker each week but says it is seeing that number rise by 10 new food parcels each week, leaving it struggling to keep up.
Last week the charity was forced to put out an urgent appeal for donations on social media after its shelves were left bare. Donations flooded in from generous members of the community but stocks are still running low.
