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Foodbanks: ‘I was embarrassed to start but it was a lifeline’

Denise had to leave her job two years ago due to health reasons.

A private renter, she said by the time her sickness benefits arrived she “couldn’t make ends meet”.

Denise said it took her a while to contact the foodbank because she was embarrassed.

“I’ve always worked and looked after myself,” she said.

The day she rang the foodbank, Denise called them several times before hanging up when the phone was answered.

Most Trussell parcels are distributed to families with children, with 71% going to households with children 16 and under.

The charity also said 7,400 people visited a food bank for the first time between April and September.


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