New figures show that more people than ever are relying on food banks – with even milk now seen as a luxury by families struggling in the cost of living crisis.
‘As well as ensuring benefits rise with inflation as soon as possible, this must go further to close the gap between price rises and incomes over the winter.’Josie Barlow, manager at Bradford Foodbank, said: ‘Someone who came in recently told me “buying milk is a luxury now”. So many people are struggling with bills and food prices.
‘We have seen a huge increase in people coming to the food bank in the last two months and stock levels are very low for this time of the year.’ The Trussell Trust’s chief executive has called on Rishi Sunak to consider those living on the breadline in next week’s budget
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