Food banks 'were a lifeline for me'

Food banks have become a lifeline for families in need, with a 71% increase in emergency food parcel distribution in Northern Ireland over the past year. A single mother from west Belfast shared her experience of relying on food banks to feed her children, emphasizing the critical role these charities play in supporting struggling families. The Trussell Trust calls for government action to address rising poverty levels and highlights the urgency of implementing effective anti-poverty strategies to alleviate the reliance on food banks.