Food banks warn demand has reached crisis point

Food banks across the UK are struggling to meet soaring demand as the number of people facing hunger reaches a crisis point. Nourish Community Foodbank in Kent describes the situation as the worst in its 13-year history, with a 37% increase in referrals this year. Rising living costs and food inflation have led to a drop in donations, prompting food banks to consider purchasing more food to keep up with demand. The government has pledged to address the rise in food bank dependence, with initiatives such as free school meals and a Child Poverty Taskforce strategy in the works.