News
22 Aug 19
Alton responds brilliantly to request for stock
The community of Alton have responded fantastically to an urgent request made this month for additional supplies to meet the increased demand seen this summer. In one week, nearly 0.75 tonnes of food was donated by companies and by individuals. These supplies are all now in either our warehouse or in the distribution centre in […]
15 Aug 19
Foodbank usage rises over 50% in Alton – Help needed
In the four months from April – July 2019, Alton foodbank has provided a balanced, three day supply of food to 134 families feeding over 350 people. This represents an increase of over 50% on the same period last year and the trend is continuing in August particularly as families who would normally receive free […]
27 Jun 19
ALTON FOODBANK 2018/19
In the last year the Alton foodbank provided food for 1011 people of which 477 were children; an increase of 16% over the previous year. In total the foodbank received and then distributed around 10 tonnes of food and toiletries. The food was all donated by the local community and we are really grateful for […]
23 Dec 15
6 Unexpected Things Foodbanks Need
A visit to the food bank isn’t exactly a traditional Christmas activity, but one UK charity is asking for a little extra help this month, when demand is at its highest and families are choosing between eating and heating.
8 Dec 15
Why Would a Mum Doing a Business Degree Find Herself Begging on the Streets This Winter?
With Christmas approaching, Michele from Brent Foodbank shares how she’s helping to make the festive season special for those struggling. “For the past few days I haven’t been to the street begging for money to buy food for me and my baby…” This was what a mother at Brent Foodbank told us recently. She was […]
1 Dec 15
Emergency Budget gets the food poverty test
David McAuley, Chief Executive of The Trussell Trust said: “We have two simple tests for the budget being delivered today. Firstly, what does it do to reduce the number of people in poverty and hunger? Secondly, what does it do to ensure the Government is supporting the work of charities and social enterprise in taking […]
21 Oct 15
Listening to the lives behind the foodbank statistics
MPs and peers discussed tackling UK poverty. The Trussell Trust, along with dozens of representatives from its UK network of foodbanks, were in parliament yesterday speaking with MPs and Peers about the work they do to combat hunger and poverty. Hosting the event, Chris White MP commended the varied work of the Trussell Trust’s foodbanks, […]
1 May 15
Trussell Trust foodbanks gave out over one million three day emergency food supplies to UK people in crisis in 2014/15.
Benefit delays, low income and benefit changes are the primary reasons why people are currently being referred to foodbanks for emergency food. About Our Statistics The Trussell Trust statistics are a measure of volume – they show the number of people to whom The Trussell Trust foodbanks have given three days’ emergency food. These are […]