Dear Friend,
Today, we've launched State of Hunger, the largest ever piece of research into hunger and food bank use in the UK.
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The research shows that households who have been referred to a food bank have an average weekly income after housing costs of just £50. They're struggling to afford to buy the absolute essentials that we all need to eat, stay warm and dry, and keep clean - with 94% in real destitution.
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"I've used the food bank because I was on such a low income before I got my disability benefit. I had a mental breakdown because basically the amount they give me doesn't cover the costs of my rent."
Almost three-quarters of people at food banks have a health issue, or live with someone who does. More than half of people at food banks live in households affected by a mental health problem, with anxiety and depression the most common.
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This isn't right. Nine in 10 of us believe hunger in the UK is a problem. Together, we can end the need for food banks in the UK.
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Thanks to you, we've already made great progress and thousands of people in crisis are able to access support every year. But now it's time to say enough is enough. This research shows clearly what the next government needs to do. Will you help us create change?
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Tweet about State of Hunger with #ThisCanChange and find out more on our website now.
With your continued support, we can make a difference.
Thank you,
The Trussell Trust team
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