UK Food Bank Demand Hits An All-Time Record

The UK’s demand for food banks has doubled compared to 5 years ago, with the highest number of parcels on record delivered to children. The cost of living crisis has hit some families hard and charities like Dads House are struggling to keep up.

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[Zach_______]

I couldn't help but break into tears. As an adult man who had a tough childhood and was raised by a single parent - I remember those cold nights where we didn't have food. It's demoralizing and defeating. The feeling that no one is coming to help you and you cannot help yourself is hollowing.

Seeing the owner of the food bank (Dad's house) tearing up when thinking about not having the money to help others really struck me to my core. There are caring, loving, and generous people who genuinely want to help others. Seeing this makes me want to do the same. I'm so touched by the father's dedication to his three daughters. I hope I too can be a great father one day.

[call]

The biggest problem is the amount of wage is the same throughout the years while the cost of living go up. Big props for the dad for doing his best parent duties.

[goodquestion]

50 years ago one man could keep and feed a family of five people … today one man can barley feed and keep himself

[djp]

Record inflation and record corporate profits at the same time. Never forget who's causing all this.

[phil]

That food bank operator deserves huge props, you sir are a true hero!!!

[lynnschnekenburger]

This is happening everywhere .So terribly sad and disgusting . Doubt any politician is suffering.

[scottwales]

I find it hard to believe that the cheapest ketchup he could get was £4.50

[dalebenton]

It was never like this years ago, My Kitchen cupboards, Fridge freezer was all ways FULL to the top with food, Costed no more than £50 a month, Now days would cost a grand, The Country has turned to pure GREED

[BrendonBoshell]

Lives in Kensington and Chelsea on Universal Credit!?

[soaf]

£4.50 for ketchup?? Now as a Londoner myself, I know how expensive the Borough of Chelsea is. A lot of the local shops there do not sell lower budget foods. Looking at the food in his fridge and cupboards all I saw was top brands and more expensive ranges. I am sure he could afford a bus to the nearest lidl, tesco or asda and save a lot of money on his food bill. When you don't have enough money you have to shop around and buy within your means

[shingaingwenya]

big up to the man, at least he's responsible for a man to do all that👏👏

[katjaxxx]

Our letting agent has sent out a letter that we should expect another rent increase. We are struggling already living on reduced food items etc. I can’t cope!

[magnus]

The cost of everything has gone up radically. I live in the US and I kind of buy the same things when I do my grocery shopping and it seems like almost every item goes up every time with a few exceptions. Utilities are higher now, gasoline is higher, medical things are higher. A huge problem here also is our wages aren't going up...but everything else is. It is a worldwide problem now.

[acosmictemple]

4 million people behind on their bills? You have to wonder who is in control of this? If we come together we can change things for the better

[amysteele]

It’s awful and scary to think about hunger.

[margaretmaskell]

£4.50 for ketchup! Rubbish! He’s exaggerating ! Where is he buying ketchup? Harrods? Harvey Nichols?

[IndustrialBonecraft]

If you don't have kids, don't have kids now.

[KJ-jspi]

£4.50 for ketchup??? I am sorry but he may be able to trick international viewers, but definitely not British viewers. De Cecco, Twinings, etc are all branded goods and folk like me not on universal credit are buying from the likes of Aldi/Lidl.

He needs to be more resourceful with his budget and spend more wisely.

[mendipfox]

£4.50 ketchup! Come on pal. That’s nonsense. 89p in my local supermarket. Think you might need to move out one of the most expensive city boroughs on the planet! 😂

[goldentiger]

This is the new and unfortunate reality that is unfolding world over.