Summary
A report from the charity Trussell Trust reveals that over 14 million people in the UK struggled with hunger last year, an increase from 11.6 million in 2022. The survey found that children and people from working households are particularly affected by food insecurity, with low incomes as the primary cause.
Key Facts
- Over 14 million people in the UK faced hunger in the past year.
- This number increased from 11.6 million in 2022.
- A third of children under five live in homes without enough access to healthy food.
- More people from working households are using food banks compared to previous years.
- Food insecurity means not having enough money for regular access to nutritious food.
- The UK government has pledged to tackle food bank dependence and child poverty.
- Surveys involved over 8,000 adults, including those referred to food banks.
- Low incomes are identified as the main reason for food insecurity in the UK.
