The Independent reports on a troubling trend from the Trussell Trust showing a 51% rise in emergency food parcels distributed in the UK over five years, totaling nearly 2.9 million parcels delivered in the last year alone. This increase calls into question the effectiveness of current government welfare policies, which have been labeled 'harmful' by the Trussell Trust. The figures highlight growing reliance on food banks, particularly among families with children, raising alarms for future welfare reforms and the potential legacy of increased child poverty.
The Trussell Trust has revealed a stark increase in emergency food parcels distributed in the UK, with a 51% increase recorded over the past five years.
The charity has delivered nearly 2.9 million emergency food parcels in the year to March 2025, significantly up from the 1.9 million five years ago.
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