As thousands lose their jobs due to coronavirus, demand for Foodbank doubles
4 years, 8 months ago

As thousands lose their jobs due to coronavirus, demand for Foodbank doubles

ABC  

Melbourne woman Jay has never had to ask for help before, so walking into a charity and turning to them for groceries was mortifying at first. "We've seen communities which have never seen food relief before, which are quite literally reliant on food-relief services to ensure they can put food on the table," she added. "We're starting to see a lot of overseas students, backpackers, families on visas, or people who have lost their jobs and are waiting to get some form of financial assistance from Centrelink," she said. "It's a great central website where you can type in your need, such as fee relief, bill help, food, and it will direct you to services in your local area," she said. "You realise, 'hey, I'm not the only one, I'm one of many people' — it's not something you need to feel ashamed about."

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Canada: Are parents skipping meals to feed their kids amid the cost-of-living crisis?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Canada: Are parents skipping meals to feed their kids amid the cost-of-living crisis?

Firstpost  

Canada’s cost-of-living crisis is forcing one in four parents to cut back on their own meals to ensure their children are fed, according to a Salvation Army report. With 58 per cent of families facing food insecurity, food bank visits have surged to over two million in March 2024 alone A bag of potatoes rests on metal crates of donated …

Food bank demand dips but numbers still needing help branded ‘heartbreaking’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Food bank demand dips but numbers still needing help branded ‘heartbreaking’

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. But food bank network Trussell said the number of people still facing hunger and …

Foodbank forecasts 70,000 Victorians may need help with food this Christmas
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Foodbank forecasts 70,000 Victorians may need help with food this Christmas

ABC  

Ballarat resident Darryl Weckert had always been too proud to ask for help. Ballarat Foodbank manager Katrina Gibbs said the local pop-up markets will now transition to the food centre in Mitchell Park, where 23 local charity partners can access free fresh, chilled, and frozen food. The Foodbank Hunger Report 2024 found 3.4 million households across Australia were experiencing food …

ABC Gives Queensland
2 months, 1 week ago

ABC Gives Queensland

ABC  

In Queensland, Foodbank is the largest hunger relief charity, feeding Queenslanders every day. ABC Radio is joining with Foodbank in the ABC Gives appeal to help put food on the table of those in need in our local community. Where your money goes This year Foodbank Queensland provided over 13 million kilograms of food and groceries to Queenslanders experiencing food …

Struggling Aussies forced to choose between buying medication or groceries as cost of living crisis continues to bite
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Struggling Aussies forced to choose between buying medication or groceries as cost of living crisis continues to bite

Daily Mail  

Families battling the cost-of-living crisis are going hungry waiting for an inquiry into Victoria's food security to report its findings, advocates say. About a third of almost 180 submissions to a Victorian inquiry into food security came from struggling families, Sustain: The Australian Food Network executive director Nick Rose said. About one in three Australians faces moderate to severe food …

Hundreds of Australians say they skip meals, visit food banks and 'dumpster dive' as the cost of living crisis continues
10 months ago

Hundreds of Australians say they skip meals, visit food banks and 'dumpster dive' as the cost of living crisis continues

ABC  

A mother skips meals to make sure her son can eat dinner. — Name withheld ❝ I've had to stop shopping at supermarkets as I can't afford it and use charity food banks for food. — Name withheld National food relief organisation Foodbank told the inquiry it had seen the root cause of food insecurity across Australia shift from sudden, …

Charities warn ‘pandemic of poverty’ has engulfed UK as record 1.5 million emergency parcels handed out
1 year, 2 months ago

Charities warn ‘pandemic of poverty’ has engulfed UK as record 1.5 million emergency parcels handed out

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Charities have said a “pandemic of poverty” has engulfed the …

Food insecurity is estimated to have reached almost 4 million Australian homes this year
1 year, 2 months ago

Food insecurity is estimated to have reached almost 4 million Australian homes this year

ABC  

Avocados aren't typically associated with epiphanies — but it was while shopping for fresh fruit and veg that Vanessa Newell was struck by an unwanted realisation. Key points: As many as 3.7 million Australian households are estimated to have confronted concerning levels of food insecurity Among those impacted is Seaford resident Vanessa Newell, who suddenly found herself making difficult choices …

Food banks worried more people will go to bed hungry after missing out on budget funding
1 year, 7 months ago

Food banks worried more people will go to bed hungry after missing out on budget funding

ABC  

Stay-at-home mother Glenda Pontes has been visiting the Addi Road food pantry in Sydney's inner-west for years to purchase snacks at a low price. About 400 people seeking food relief attend Addi Road every day. Charities 'turning away people' due to lack of resources New research by one of the country's largest food relief organisations, OzHarvest, has found almost half …

Food banks experiencing ‘unprecedented’ demand amid cost of living crisis as emergency parcels hit record high
1 year, 8 months ago

Food banks experiencing ‘unprecedented’ demand amid cost of living crisis as emergency parcels hit record high

The Independent  

Food banks are experiencing an “unprecedented rise” in demand, with almost three million food parcels provided to those in need in the past year, new data shows. Brian Thomas, who is chief executive at a foodbank in South Tyneside, said they were seeing an “unprecedented rise in the number of people coming to the food bank, particularly employed people who …

More Australians are seeking food relief as prices rise. How do you access help for the first time?
1 year, 8 months ago

More Australians are seeking food relief as prices rise. How do you access help for the first time?

ABC  

More than half of the 2 million Australian households struggling to put food on the table have someone in the home in paid work, data from Foodbank Australia shows. The rising cost of living is seeing many people seeking out food relief for the first time, but if you haven't needed to ask for help before it can be daunting. …

A hunger crisis sparked by Covid rages on three years into the pandemic. Here’s how you can give or get help
1 year, 10 months ago

A hunger crisis sparked by Covid rages on three years into the pandemic. Here’s how you can give or get help

CNN  

CNN — With the third anniversary of the Covid-19 outbreak, the secondary pandemic of hunger still looms for many Americans. That doesn’t mean they’re able to achieve self sufficiency.” According to Feeding America, in 2020, as the pandemic took root, 60 million people – almost 1 in 6 Americans– turned to the charitable food system for help. Demand never let …

Foodbanks in regional South Australia experience record-breaking days as cost of living soars
2 years, 2 months ago

Foodbanks in regional South Australia experience record-breaking days as cost of living soars

ABC  

More South Australians families have turned to food support services in the past three months than ever before as cost-of-living pressures continue to make a dent in household budgets, services say. Key points: 52 per cent of households with children have experienced food insecurity within the past 12 months Welfare groups say people with jobs and mortgages are increasingly seeking …

Queensland's biggest food charity hit with rising costs and rising demand
2 years, 4 months ago

Queensland's biggest food charity hit with rising costs and rising demand

ABC  

More Queenslanders than ever are turning to charities for food essentials as the state's largest hunger relief body is itself facing the impact of mounting costs. Key points: Fresh produce is less available due to heavy rain and labour force issues Foodbank Queensland is grappling with increased fuel and freight costs along with difficulty finding staff Queensland has seen the …

Cost of living pressures lead to food insecurity and fears of chronic health conditions
2 years, 5 months ago

Cost of living pressures lead to food insecurity and fears of chronic health conditions

ABC  

More Australians are now experiencing mild to moderate food insecurity due to the cost and unavailability of fruit and vegetables leading to ill health and pressures on charities, experts warn. Key points: Australia is experiencing mild to moderate food insecurity due to the rising costs of fruit and vegetables, an expert says One family says their grocery bill has more …

LOCALIZE IT: Ideas for local coverage of food banks
2 years, 5 months ago

LOCALIZE IT: Ideas for local coverage of food banks

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy EDITORS/NEWS DIRECTORS: Long lines are …

More turn to food banks in United Kingdom as food and fuel bills soar
2 years, 7 months ago

More turn to food banks in United Kingdom as food and fuel bills soar

LA Times  

A local resident sits at the Community Food Hub in London on May 4. Skyrocketing energy and food bills are pushing millions deeper into financial hardship, and food banks and community groups like Dornelly’s across the United Kingdom say they don’t have enough to feed the growing numbers of desperate people knocking at their doors. “We used to be able …

High inflation leaves food banks struggling to meet needs
2 years, 7 months ago

High inflation leaves food banks struggling to meet needs

Associated Press  

Kendall Nunamaker and her family of five in Kennewick, Washington, faced impossible math this month: How to pay for gas, groceries and the mortgage with inflation driving up prices? “At some point,” Nunamaker said, “we’re not going to have anything because we would have sold everything.” So Nunamaker and her husband visited two local food banks for the first time …

As a result of COVID-19, more people are experiencing food insecurity — and community services are stepping in to help
2 years, 8 months ago

As a result of COVID-19, more people are experiencing food insecurity — and community services are stepping in to help

ABC  

Annette Formosa never thought she would need to rely on her local community in Sydney's western suburbs to ensure there was enough food on the table. Key points: One in six Australian adults experienced food insecurity in 2021, according to Foodbank Of those, almost 40 per cent had not experienced food insecurity prior to the COVID-19 pandemic Community services in …

Some states slash food stamp benefits even as prices soar
2 years, 8 months ago

Some states slash food stamp benefits even as prices soar

LA Times  

Tara Kramer sits in her apartment with her cat Busy on April 8 in Des Moines. “All the memories from before the emergency allotment came rushing back.” Alex Murphy, a spokesman for Reynolds, noted the extra benefits were always intended to help people who lost jobs because of the pandemic and said, “we have to return to pre-pandemic life.” Murphy …

Fewer in US turn to food banks, but millions still in need
3 years, 2 months ago

Fewer in US turn to food banks, but millions still in need

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Hunger and food insecurity across the United States have dropped measurably over the past six months, but the need remains far above pre-pandemic levels. “There are people going back to work, but it’s slow going and God forbid you should need a car repair or something,” said Carmen Cumberland, president of Community Harvest Food Bank in Fort Wayne, …

America is facing a pandemic of hunger
3 years, 4 months ago

America is facing a pandemic of hunger

Raw Story  

Demand at food banks and food pantries has dipped, but only slightly, as the job market rebounds and government stimulus programs put money in Americans' pockets, but the frayed safety net that is the emergency food system remains a lifeline for many still struggling families. Last week the Biden administration revised the thrifty food plan definition of basic food needs, …

Lines grow at food banks across the US ahead of Thanksgiving
4 years, 1 month ago

Lines grow at food banks across the US ahead of Thanksgiving

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Along with empty streets, shuttered …

Food charities need volunteers for Christmas push, amid warnings of holiday hunger
4 years, 1 month ago

Food charities need volunteers for Christmas push, amid warnings of holiday hunger

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Charities providing vital food packages are appealing for extra volunteers …

Brisbane charities swamped as economic fallout from pandemic deepens, with no government assistance in sight
4 years, 6 months ago

Brisbane charities swamped as economic fallout from pandemic deepens, with no government assistance in sight

ABC  

When Brazilian student Hayane first moved to Australia to study a diploma in leadership and management, she never imagined she'd be forced to rely on a charity to stop her from going hungry. Key points: One Brisbane charity says it's feeding about double the number of people it did prior to COVID-19 Rather than the homeless, international students now make …

Foodbank charity warns of big spike in demand when coronavirus stimulus ends
4 years, 6 months ago

Foodbank charity warns of big spike in demand when coronavirus stimulus ends

ABC  

While some shoppers were panic buying — piling mountains of food and grocery staples into their supermarket trolleys — Perth resident Cyndi Blake was wondering what she could do to help those who couldn't put food on the table. Key points: Demand for food relief rose 78 per cent in May, compared to pre-COVID levels A further demand spike is …

Food deserts were a problem. The coronavirus has made them worse
4 years, 7 months ago

Food deserts were a problem. The coronavirus has made them worse

CNN  

New York CNN Business — The coronavirus has made it harder for everyone to buy food and other essential items under stay-at-home orders, social distancing guidelines and limited delivery slots for online groceries. In Georgia, the number of residents now living in “food insecure” areas has jumped 69% since the beginning of the pandemic, according to data firm Urban Footprint. …

Coronavirus and food banks: The stories behind the statistics
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus and food banks: The stories behind the statistics

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. New figures on Wednesday show that last month demand was greater than ever – …

Help The Hungry: How you can support our campaign
4 years, 7 months ago

Help The Hungry: How you can support our campaign

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Felix Project has formed the London Food Alliance along with two other food …

Help The Hungry: Where our readers have led, the government follows
4 years, 8 months ago

Help The Hungry: Where our readers have led, the government follows

The Independent  

What did you do in the war? What many of our readers did during this crisis is that they donated money, food or their time to Help The Hungry, our campaign to make sure that those hit hardest by the disruption have enough to eat. George Eustice, secretary of state for environment, food and rural affairs, has allocated £16m over …

Global hunger could double due to coronavirus pandemic: UN
4 years, 8 months ago

Global hunger could double due to coronavirus pandemic: UN

Al Jazeera  

COVID-19 is likely to leave 130 million people acutely hungry this year, adding to 135 million already in the category. The number of people facing acute food insecurity could nearly double this year to 265 million due to the economic fallout of COVID-19, according to the United Nations World Food Programme. New report Tuesday’s fourth annual Global Report on Food …

Experts warn lines at food banks and unemployment offices put people at risk for coronavirus
4 years, 8 months ago

Experts warn lines at food banks and unemployment offices put people at risk for coronavirus

Daily Mail  

Long lines are continuing to form outside food banks and unemployment offices across the United States as the coronavirus pandemic takes a heavy toll on families, leaving many unsure of when their next paycheck will come. Pictured: People line up outside an unemployment office in Hialeah, Florida Long lines continued to form outside food banks and unemployment offices in dozens …

India’s coronavirus relief plan may exclude millions: Activists
4 years, 8 months ago

India’s coronavirus relief plan may exclude millions: Activists

Al Jazeera  

Package offers free food for 800 million, but activists say few of them are registered with scheme or have documents. Tens of millions of Indians stand to see few benefits from a coronavirus relief package worth $22.6bn, economists and food rights activists say. Although India’s relief package promises free food for roughly 800 million beneficiaries, economists and activists say few …

Help the Hungry: Emergency food packages bring relief to Britain’s most vulnerable self-isolators
4 years, 9 months ago

Help the Hungry: Emergency food packages bring relief to Britain’s most vulnerable self-isolators

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery A food delivery dropped off at a north London home …

Help the Hungry: Charities working hard to get ‘tsunami’ of food to people in need, as industry rallies behind campaign
4 years, 9 months ago

Help the Hungry: Charities working hard to get ‘tsunami’ of food to people in need, as industry rallies behind campaign

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. And the Help The Hungry campaign is certainly helping get us plenty of traction …

Coronavirus hospitality closures have unexpected silver lining for food rescue charities
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus hospitality closures have unexpected silver lining for food rescue charities

ABC  

Recent hospitality closures have had an unexpected silver lining for some food rescue charities struggling with stripped supermarket shelves. Key points: The sudden glut of perishables from cafes and restaurants has been gladly accepted by food charities Traditionally, food charities rely on unwanted fruit and vegetables but they are being snapped up by shoppers Panic buying has also had an …

Charities face growing need in pandemic without volunteers
4 years, 9 months ago

Charities face growing need in pandemic without volunteers

Associated Press  

For more than a week, Elaine Peoples, who cooked for a now-shuttered day care center, has been out of work. “This is a time when we do need everybody pulling together to help us out,” said Leslie Bacho, CEO of Second Harvest of Silicon Valley, one of the nation’s largest food banks. Kathryn Strickland, chief network officer at Feeding America, …

Professor Green: I’ve spent time in Britain’s food banks and the destitution was heartbreaking
5 years, 1 month ago

Professor Green: I’ve spent time in Britain’s food banks and the destitution was heartbreaking

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Ahead of the parties and gift-giving, …

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