Families 'struggling to feed children in holidays'
Summary
Families are facing difficulties providing food for their children during school holidays, as reported by food banks in Devon, UK. The increased need for affordable food has led food banks in Okehampton and Newquay to increase their supplies to help families. Many families rely on these services due to stretched finances during the holidays.Key Facts
- Families find it hard to provide food during school holidays.
- A community kitchen and food bank in Okehampton has doubled its supplies due to increased demand.
- The Newquay Foodbank reports that one in four young children might need its services during the summer.
- Last year, the Trussell Trust said its south-west UK food banks gave out thousands of food parcels in Plymouth.
- Across the UK, 63% of food parcels went to households with children up to 16 years old.
- Many families need affordable food, even if not in immediate emergency situations.
- The Okehampton community hub offers affordable food boxes for £2.50 to help families manage.
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