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Children are hiding their hunger to avoid burdening their parents, as food insecurity rises in Australia

Children are increasingly going hungry, with research showing half a million Australians are struggling to afford food on any given day.

ABC News · Mar 13, 2023

Interest rate rises causing 'hidden poverty' in South Australia, even among those usually considered affluent

Ten interest rate rises in a row are biting hard into household budgets in South Australia, stretching many people's ability to pay their mortgage or rent and even basic necessities such as food.

ABC News · Mar 8, 2023

WA food bank comes up with unlikely solution to soaring demand for support services

As Louise prepares charity food packs, she admits that for the first time in a while, she looks forward to waking up and coming to work. You can't tell but she's a little different to the other volunteers at the Perth Foodbank. Louise is a prisoner.

ABC News · Feb 17, 2023

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Reserve Bank expecting up to 800,000 fixed home loan contracts will end this year

As charities report increases in workers needing support amid rising living costs, the Reserve Bank is forecasting household pressures will increase as fixed-term home loans end.

ABC News · Feb 1, 2023

Why we throw away tonnes of perfectly fine but ‘unaesthetic’ produce

Farmers want relaxed "aesthetic" standards for produce, saying good food is going to waste. But part of the issue is in the home.

The New Daily · Jan 20, 2023

Charities call for tax tweak to divert food away from landfill and into homes

A simple tweak to tax rules could provide an additional 100 million meals a year for Australians struggling with rising costs, according to the nation's largest food-relief organisation.

ABC News · Jan 15, 2023

NT charities face increased demand amid Christmas cost-of-living pressures

Not-for-profit organisations say more people are seeking support this festive season, with some Darwin residents forgoing Christmas with family due to expensive airfares.

ABC News · Dec 23, 2022

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School pupils help to hand out bags of Christmas donations

Over 250 bags of toiletries and other essential items have been put together for the Foodbank

Daily Record · Dec 23, 2022

Kirkcudbright Primary pupils make up sweetie gifts for Christmas foodbank parcels

Mollie and Kacie had fun counting, sorting and wrapping the sweets, which have now been handed over to the foodbank

Daily Record · Dec 23, 2022

Derry mum Ann Herron remembered as 'most genuine, kind-hearted' person following sudden death

Ms Herron died unexpectedly over the weekend

Belfast Live · Dec 15, 2022

New charity shop has run out of stock twice since opening due to massive demand

The new resource centre in Armadale has been set up by the West Lothian Foodbank

Daily Record · Dec 9, 2022

New West Lothian foodbank centre now facing huge demand for furniture

From charity shop, to food distribution and community outreach West Lothian Foodbank's new Armadale centre is working to support those facing the greatest hardships this winter

Edinburgh Live · Dec 2, 2022

Farmers keep Foodbank stocked as cost of living drives up demand before Christmas

Despite labour shortages and tight margins, West Australian growers are finding ways to donate their produce to the growing number of families experiencing food insecurity.

ABC News · Nov 23, 2022

Without Foodbank NT, David Nicholls would be 'skipping meals and going hungry'

Paranoid schizophrenia took David Nicholls from a fully-independent worker to relying on charity for his groceries. He says without Foodbank NT, he'd be skipping meals and going hungry.

ABC News · Nov 22, 2022

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Daily Record · Nov 22, 2022

Kilmarnock churches join together to offer a warm space to meet this winter

"It's terrifying for our guys and this winter coming people are going to die."

ABC News · Nov 20, 2022

Foodbank WA shares tips on how to slash your food bill ahead of the holidays

As the cost of living rises and the holiday season approaches, many people are worried about how they will be able to afford to buy food and make nutritious meals.

Daily Record · Nov 19, 2022

Lanarkshire kids youth club launch free Tea and Tumble service

The new, free service was launched this week at Terminal One and offers a free tumble dry of clothes

Wales Online · Nov 18, 2022

What food banks and baby banks in Swansea Bay desperately need in the run-up to Christmas

Foodbanks are supporting hundreds of people during the cost of living crisis - and this winter they need even more help than usual

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ABC News · Nov 8, 2022

Foodbanks in regional South Australia experience record-breaking days as cost of living soars

More people are turning to food support services across regional South Australia as cost-of-living pressures eat into household budgets.

Daily Record · Nov 4, 2022

Appeal for donations of 'festive essentials' to help people struggling with cost of living

West Lothian Council has launched its annual Festive Essentials campaign in partnership with West Lothian Foodbank

Belfast Live · Nov 1, 2022

Foyle Film Festival programme released as event returns to city for 35th year

There is a diverse mixture of international cinema, documentaries, special screenings and industry events, Irish and local film in addition to Cinematic Breakfast, Dementia Friendly and Foodbank screenings

The Guardian - AU · Oct 29, 2022

‘Most severe we’ve seen it’: Australia’s food relief providers struggle to meet demand

With power prices rising, wages stagnating and welfare leaving people below the poverty line, the demands on charities are off the charts

ABC News · Oct 19, 2022

Cost-of-living pressures pushing Victorians to seek food relief and stretching family budgets

With the Victorian state election just five weeks away, demand for food charities is reaching record levels and families are budgeting ahead to ensure they can afford Christmas.

The Guardian - AU · Oct 16, 2022

Inflation and inadequate welfare fuelling Australia’s food insecurity crisis, Foodbank finds

The charity’s annual Hunger Report estimates about 500,000 households on any given day struggle with getting enough to eat

Manchester Evening News · Oct 16, 2022

Labour MP blasts protests as 'utterly sickening' after demonstrators pour milk onto floor of Manchester Marks and Spencer

'In a cost of living crisis where food poverty and foodbank use is rising, it’s also utterly sickening'

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