Summary
A food bank in Newcastle-under-Lyme, West Midlands, is preparing for increased demand this winter, as more families turn to food banks for help. The Trussell Trust reports that over 61,000 emergency food parcels were delivered in the region last winter, with a significant rise in demand. The food bank urgently needs donations to continue its services.
Key Facts
- Food banks in the West Midlands are expecting a difficult winter with more families needing help.
- The Trussell Trust delivered over 61,000 emergency food parcels last winter in the region.
- Demand for food parcels increased by 27% compared to before the pandemic.
- Of the food parcels delivered last winter, 22,000 went to children.
- Food banks report that donations are down while operating costs have risen.
- The Trussell Trust says they spent about £315,000 on food due to insufficient donations.
- The charity emphasizes that many families will rely on food banks for the first time this winter.
