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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Nicole Wootton-Cane

Sharp rise in demand at food banks since start of Iran war, charities say

Demand for food banks has shot up dramatically since the beginning of the war in Iran, with charities struggling to cope, a leading charity has warned.

Providers are reporting soaring costs and fall in donations since the US and Israel launched strikes in February, in what has been described as a “perfect storm” for services.

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