The Trussell Trust says the cost of living emergency has created a ‘tsunami of need’, as people struggle to survive amidst the soaring cost of living.
Over the last six months, 320,000 people have been forced to turn to a food bank in the Trussell Trust network for the first time which represents a 40% increase compared to 2021. The Trussell Trust is calling on the UK Government to act decisively in this week’s Budget.
Emma Revie, chief executive at the Trussell Trust, said: “We urge the UK government to realise their commitment of supporting people on the lowest income with a broad package of support. As well as ensuring that benefits rise with inflation as soon as possible, this must go further to close the gap between price rises and incomes over the winter.”