by Site Admin | Jan 27, 2014 | Articles, News Items
It is of no great surprise to read that some food banks are giving out “kettle boxes” (rations that only need boiled water to become edible e.g. pot noodles etc) and “cold boxes” (rations that do not need any heat added to them e.g. orange...
by Site Admin | Jan 12, 2014 | News Items
Millions have started 2014 in fear of eviction. 4000 people were surveyed and one in 11 say they will find it hard to find enough money to cover their housing costs. Nearly two thirds say they are in danger of falling behind with rent or mortgage payments. The charity...
by Site Admin | Nov 17, 2013 | Benefits
Please ensure that if you visit a food bank and have been sanctioned (for whatever reason) that you appeal against the decision. If you don’t know how, please go to the CAB or Shelter. This is a message from a member of the Facebook page which can be found...
by Site Admin | Nov 12, 2013 | Articles
There are no accurate statistics on homelessness. Seems slightly odd to me that most things can be counted but not the amount of people who are homeless. I realise it is difficult to count the number of people sleeping rough and those who are...
by Site Admin | Nov 2, 2013 | Fuel Poverty
I’m just a poor householder who is, like many others, struggling to cope with the continuing rice of gas and electricity. The “Big Six” energy suppliers and OFGEM were hauled up to face questions by MP’s this week. I can honestly say that, I...
by Site Admin | Oct 21, 2013 | News Items
Tesco have said that in the first half of 2013, they threw away just under 30,000 tonnes of fresh food. 1/4 of Grapes are thrown away. 40% of Apples are thrown away. 2/3 of pre-packed Salad goods are thrown away. Families are also guilty of wasting food. It is said...
by Site Admin | Oct 8, 2013 | Articles
I’m sure we have all said things without properly knowing the full picture. We comment on things without having any experience of things. But I’m getting fed up of MP’s telling people how to manage their money etc. How dare they! We have yet another...
by Site Admin | Sep 21, 2013 | Articles
Is this acceptable? More children are signing up for free school meals. 5.4 million households are living in fuel poverty. 100% increase in people using food banks. 8% increase in suicide rates. Youth clubs are closing down. 83% of teachers have seen more children...
by Site Admin | Aug 25, 2013 | Articles, Benefits
We have the right to eat. This is a basic HUMAN RIGHT. However, it seems the coalition government think otherwise. Benefit sanctions have jumped to a shockingly high level since the coalition came to power. Since May 2010 an astonishing 2,257,000 claimants on...
by Site Admin | Aug 19, 2013 | News Items
An alarming 78% rise in food bank inquiries has taken place over the last six months, as people with jobs start using them to provide emergency supplies until their next pay day. The figures reveal significant regional disparities in demand for information about food...
