Poverty

Poverty, Homelessness and Food Banks

It is estimated that over 3 million people have faced food poverty since the pandemic began, including those who have lost their employment and their homes. You can offer support by:

Map out food banks and points of contact in your area to be shared with those who need them.
Use the Covid-19 Mutual Aid website to locate individual who can support those who are vulnerable and self-isolating to access essential supplies.
Encourage parents of school age children to continue to claim their free school meals.
Share information on basic hygiene and infection control with those who may have limited access to technology.
Share information about the Government’s pledge to support those facing home insecurity and signpost to local Housing Offices.

Homelessness

Streetlink – for reporting a rough sleeper in need of support.

Foodbanks

Trussell Trust food banks are searchable by postcode from our Find a Food Bank page here and a map of food banks that are part of the Independent Food Aid Network can be found here.