UK foodbank use continues to rise

UK foodbank use continues to rise as new report highlights growing impact of Universal Credit rollout on foodbanks.

Over 1,182,000 three day emergency food supplies given to people in crisis in past year – 436,000 to children
New report on Universal Credit reveals adverse side effects on people claiming and foodbanks providing help
The Trussell Trust welcomes Damian Green’s willingness to work with frontline charities and calls for more flexibility and support to help people moving to Universal Credit