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OPINION - Fiona Hollis: The four myths of food insecurity

Fiona Hollis - (City Harvest)

Many myths persist around food insecurity in London, but the reality reveals a more complex story. The belief that only the unemployed use food banks, that such services offer mostly unhealthy options, or that people are simply seeking “handouts” instead of helping themselves, are not just inaccurate — they undermine the vital support organisations offer during times of crisis for people across a broad spectrum of society.

Here are the four myths we need to overcome.

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