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Foodbank Use At Record High
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I find this confusing. Some see it as evidence that the government policies are driving lots more people into poverty. But isn't this also a sign that more food is being being donated - so it's a form of redistribution of wealth. If donations haven't increased then presumably when demand was lower food there was a surplus of food in foodbanks or they gave out bigger portions. Demand will equal supply won't it? As more is donated and more are aware then more people will be served. Or are we serving more people as demand grows but giving smaller portions so foodbank users are still going hungry?
I find this confusing. Some see it as evidence that the government policies are driving lots more people into poverty. But isn't this also a sign that more food is being being donated - so it's a form of redistribution of wealth. If donations haven't increased then presumably when demand was lower food there was a surplus of food in foodbanks or they gave out bigger portions. Demand will equal supply won't it? As more is donated and more are aware then more people will be served. Or are we serving more people as demand grows but giving smaller portions so foodbank users are still going hungry?
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.Once upon a time people with no funds could apply for a DWP Crisis Loan for food. (Prior to that food vouchers could be issued - marked no Tobacco or Alcohol). So food banks are not a new idea.
Some people will abuse them, getting help where there is no need. But others will genuinely need the service.
Some people will abuse them, getting help where there is no need. But others will genuinely need the service.
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