Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Chronicle Live
Chronicle Live
National
James Robinson

One in four households in Northumberland affected by food insecurity

Nearly one in four households in Northumberland have been affected by "food insecurity" - figures which have been branded a "scandal".

According to the Red Cross, food insecurity is when a person is without reliable access to enough affordable, nutritious, healthy food.

Data from the Office for Health, Improvement and Disparities showed that 23% of residents in Northumberland suffered from food insecurity. This works out as 73,818 people.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.