Food banks 'were a lifeline for me'
Summary
A mother from west Belfast, Deirdre, relies on food banks to feed her children as food bank use in Northern Ireland rises significantly. The Trussell Trust reports that the number of emergency food parcels distributed in Northern Ireland has increased by 71% over the past five years, highlighting the ongoing need for such support.Key Facts
- Deirdre, a single mother from west Belfast, depends on food banks to feed her family.
- The Trussell Trust reports a 71% increase in emergency food parcels distributed in Northern Ireland over five years.
- More than 77,000 food parcels were given out in Northern Ireland last year.
- This is equivalent to providing one food parcel every seven minutes.
- The number of families with children needing food support has increased by 68% since 2019/20.
- Food banks report severe hardship, with some parents rationing their food to feed children.
- The Trussell Trust calls on governments to address high levels of food bank need.
- Deirdre, once a donor, now relies on food banks due to job loss and feels embarrassed by her situation.
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