Welcome to food bank Britain where even working families have to request provisions
“Food banks have no place in modern Britain. Millions of families are facing a perfect storm of pressures on their budgets. The combined impact of welfare upheaval, cuts to public spending, low wages and the high cost of living are putting unbearable pressure on many households, forcing them to seek emergency help putting food on the table.”
This is a quote from Gillian Guy, Chief Executive of Citizens Advice, in a newspaper piece explaining that an “alarming” 78% rise in food bank inquiries has taken place over the last six months, as people with jobs start using them to provide emergency supplies until their next pay day.