Pl84U Al Suffa, a vital food bank in Leytonstone, faces eviction by June 8, threatening the support it provides to 500 individuals weekly. The landlord intends to refurbish the property, prompting an urgent appeal for new premises. Waltham Forest Council is actively seeking alternatives. Founder Saira Begum Mir stresses the critical role of the food bank in helping struggling families, highlighting rising utility costs that exacerbate food insecurity. Regular users share experiences of reliance on the food bank amid soaring supermarket prices, underlining its importance as a lifeline amid financial strain.
The needy are being more deprived of things. It is very important that we can provide food on the table for themselves and their children. Food is the only option they can get free - where there's a bit of support.
Supermarket prices went very high, I don't even use supermarkets anymore because they are just too expensive. My main supply is this food bank.
I'm coming here because to be able to pay for the bills, I need to cut down on the food supplies. The food bank is the only option.
It's a great way to add on to the food that I get from the supermarket, because everything's so expensive now.
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